Horry County Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 25, 1986
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: 213
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: June 25, 1986
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Lieutenant John Floyd was killed in an automobile crash on South Carolina 33, near Green Sea, while responding to a prowler call.
His patrol car hydroplaned and struck a tree while driving through a large puddle of water in the roadway following a thunderstorm.
Lieutenant Floyd had served with the Horry County Police Department for just over 13 years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, and four siblings.