Beaver County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Tuesday, December 7, 1971
Add to My HeroesHarry Leslie Potter
Deputy Potter died from injuries received when he was struck while investigating a traffic accident seven days earlier.
On November 30th, Deputy Potter was directing traffic around an accident on the icy bridge over the Beaver River. A driver approaching the accident site had not noticed the accident and when he tried to stop, his vehicle began sliding on the icy bridge and struck Deputy Potter, pinning him against the bridge abutment. The officer was taken to the hospital with a broken right leg.
Deputy Potter died of complications from his injuries on Tuesday, December 7th, 1971. He was survived by his wife, four children and eighteen grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 75
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Tuesday, November 30, 1971
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Potter,
It may be over 50 years since your End of Watch but you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Beaver County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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