Bowie Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, June 4, 1959
Add to My HeroesTom L. Roland
Patrolman Roland was killed in an automobile accident while on duty. He had been with the agency for four years.
Officer Tommy Lee Roland was fatally injured when a truck struck his patrol car from the rear. Flames covered the car immediately after the impact and Officer Roland suffered severe burns, was overcome with smoke and hot gases, and sustained a head injury. He was taken to Bowie Hospital where he died from his injuries.
Patrolman Roland served as a law enforcement officer for five years including one year in Saint Jo, Texas before joing the Bowie Police Department.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsPatrolman Roland,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bowie. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
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