Patrolman Bernard Benson, South Dakota Highway Patrol, South Dakota

Patrolman Bernard Benson

South Dakota Highway Patrol, South Dakota

End of Watch Wednesday, September 17, 1941

Bernard Benson

Patrolman Benson was killed in an automobile accident while responding to an accident near Sioux Falls. His training officer was driving when their patrol car was struck head-on by another vehicle.

Patrolman Benson had been with the agency for only 18 days.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 2 weeks
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

Most Recent Reflection

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Patrolman Benson,
On today, the 72nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of South Dakota.

R.i.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

September 17, 2013