Sergeant Gordon William Best, North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety, South Carolina

Sergeant Gordon William Best

North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety, South Carolina

End of Watch Friday, January 1, 2021

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Gordon William Best

Sergeant Gordon Best was killed in a vehicle crash at 3809 Hwy 17 S near 39th Avenue S, while responding to a call at about 4:00 am.

His patrol car left the roadway and struck a utility pole during a period of rain.

Sergeant Best had served with the North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety for seven years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 7 years
Badge 178

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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Sergeant Gordon William Best, Thank You Sir, For Your Service To Your Community... My Heartfelt Condolences To Your Family, Your Blue Family, And All Who Knew You... Sergeant Best, May You Rest In Eternal Peace...

Gail Mercado

March 31, 2021

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