South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina
End of Watch: Friday, July 15, 1938
Age: 21
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: July 15, 1938
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman L. Lawson Rhodes was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol in Darlington County.
Patrolman Rhodes was on duty in Chesterfield County and died instantly when his motorcycle was struck by a car coming from a side road.