Nelson County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch: Saturday, May 6, 1972
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: May 5, 1972
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy William Wimsett was killed in an automobile accident while en route to the sheriff's office. His patrol car left the roadway and struck several rocks, causing fatal injuries.
He was transported to a local hospital where he died the following day.
Deputy Wimsett is survived by his wife and four children.