Patrolman William Pierre Lancaster
South Carolina Highway Patrol
South Carolina

End of Watch: Thursday, June 9, 1932
Cause: Motorcycle accident

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Patrolman William Lancaster succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was involved in a motorcycle accident while on patrol in Florence County.

He suffered fatal injuries when his motorcycle struck a horse-drawn buggy.

Patrolman Lancaster had served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol for only 6 months. He was survived by his wife, whom he had married only 10 days before the accident.

 
Photograph: Patrolman William Pierre Lancaster

Patch image: South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

Visit Patrolman Lancaster's memorial at www.ODMP.org