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Chief of Police Denzil O. Lockard | Rivesville Police Department, West Virginia
Rivesville Police Department, West Virginia

Chief of Police

Denzil O. Lockard

Rivesville Police Department, West Virginia

End of Watch: Friday, November 14, 1958

Biographical Info

Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: November 14, 1958
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Chief Denzil Lockard was struck and killed by a vehicle when he was directing traffic at an intersection, while a civic group hung a public service banner.

The initial impact threw Chief Lockard into the path of an oncoming truck. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Chief Lockard had served with the Rivesville Police Department for 5 years. He is survived by his wife and child.