Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Mississippi Highway Patrol, Mississippi
End of Watch Saturday, October 5, 1968
Add to My HeroesWilliam O. Swindoll
Sergeant William Swindoll was killed in an automobile collision on Highway 82 near Valley Hill in the afternoon.
He was transported to Greenwood Leflore Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries at 3:00 am.
Sergeant Swindoll had served with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for 17 years and was assigned to the Driver Improvement Unit. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, parents, two brothers, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 17 years
- Badge A-34
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Friday, October 4, 1968
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsI knew him and his family. His daughter was a high school friend of mine. ✝️ Sad, tragic time,
Susan Murphy
Friend
October 5, 2022
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