Deputy Sheriff John Mark Dial
Richland County Sheriff's Department
South Carolina
End of Watch: Friday, April 17, 1992

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Friday, April 17, 1992
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 18 years

Deputy Dial was killed when his patrol car was struck by a pickup truck being driven by a drunk driver. The driver was convicted of felony driving under the influence and sentenced to 18 years in prison.

Deputy Dial had served with the Richland County Sheriff's Department for almost 3 years. He was survived by his wife.