Hawkins County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 15, 1937
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: June 12, 1937
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Deputy Drew Harrell died of injuries he received in an automobile crash.
Deputy Harrell was attempting to place a man under arrest for disturbing the peace. Deputy Harrell was standing on the running board of the automobile as he ordered the driver to stop. The man refused and sharply turned the wheel of the car. The car crashed on its side, pinning Deputy Harrell underneath. Deputy Harrell was taken to the local hospital suffering from multiple broken bones. He died three days later from his injuries.
The suspect was arrested.
Deputy Harrell has served with the Hawkins County Sheriff's Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and seven children.