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Trooper Hardy Merle Godbold | South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

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Hardy Merle Godbold

South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

End of Watch: Friday, February 28, 1992

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 34

Tour: 5 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Incident Date: 2/28/1992

Weapon: Automobile; Alcohol involved

Suspect: Charged with felony drunk driving

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Trooper Hardy Godbold was killed when his marked Ford Mustang patrol car was pushed into a bunch of trees by a drunk driver The driver was charged with felony drunk driving.

Trooper Godbold had served with the agency for almost five years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

On September 19, 2009, Lance Corporal Jonathan Nash was killed in a motorcycle accident on the same highway while escorting a memorial charity ride in memory of Trooper Godbold.

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Lance Corporal Jonathan Shea Nash
South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina
End of Watch: Saturday, September 19, 2009
Cause: Motorcycle accident

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Thanks for your 5 years of services, Hardy.

David
February 28, 2012

 

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