Patrolman John Ray Riddle

Patrolman John Ray Riddle | South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina
South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina
Patrolman John Ray Riddle

South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

End of Watch Sunday, January 15, 1961

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John Ray Riddle

Patrolman John Riddle was killed in an automobile crash when his patrol car was struck by a tractor-trailer on U.S. 301 south of Manning.

He was traveling south just before dawn when he and the tractor-trailer collided. His patrol car burst into flames. He was

Patrolman Riddle was a United States Army veteran and served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol for at least 8 months. He was survived by his wife, parents, two sisters, and four brothers. One of his brothers also served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Bio

  • Age 26
  • Tour 8 months
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

routine driving, vehicle crash

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Patrolman Riddle,
On today, the 64th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 15, 2025

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