Rivesville Police Department, West Virginia
End of Watch: Friday, November 14, 1958
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
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.