Kentucky Highway Patrol, Kentucky
End of Watch Monday, January 2, 1939
Add to My HeroesFrank Beard Bell
Patrolman Frank Bell was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of U.S. 60 and at Kentucky 151 in Graefenburg.
He was traveling on U.S. 60 when a vehicle failed to stop at the intersection while turning onto the highway. The vehicle struck Patrolman Bell's motorcycle. He was transported to a local hospital where he died six hours later.
The driver of the vehicle that struck him was charged with involuntary manslaughter but a grand jury failed to return a true bill and the charges were dismissed.
Patrolman Bell had served with the Kentucky Highway Patrol for 2-1/2 years. He was survived by his wife and one child.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 2 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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