Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division, Texas
End of Watch Friday, August 7, 1998
Add to My HeroesBill C. Himstedt
Corrections Officer Bill Himstedt was killed in a prison bus crash as he was transporting prisoners.
The bus overturned after he took evasive action to avoid striking a truck that turned onto the roadway in front of it on Highway 7 near Centerville, Texas.
Officer Himstedt had served with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Correctional Institutions Division for 20 years and was assigned to the Transportation Unit. He was survived by his son, daughter, brother, sister, and three grandchildren.
Bio
- Age 61
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsOfficer Himstedt,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
R.I.P.
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