Grottoes Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch: Thursday, July 21, 1988
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: 22
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: July 21, 1988
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Chief of Police William Davies was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a call.
He was in Harrisonburg meeting with the Commonwealth's Attorney when he was notified of an emergency in Grottoes, approximately 16 miles away.
As he responded along Route 256, approximately one-half mile east of Weyers Cave, he lost control in rainy weather and struck a guard rail on the driver's side door.
Chief Davies had served with the Grottoes Police Department for 13 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.