Police Officer Simeon Alonzo "Lonnie" Price, West Columbia Police Department, South Carolina

Police Officer Simeon Alonzo "Lonnie" Price

West Columbia Police Department, South Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, March 26, 1949

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Simeon Alonzo "Lonnie" Price

Police Officer Lonnie Price suffered a fatal heart attack while pursuing a vehicle fleeing from a traffic stop.

During the chase that began in West Columbia, Officer Price stopped his vehicle at Dreyfuss Baseball Field, current-day Capital City Stadium, at South Assembly Street and Dreyfuss Road in Columbia. Another officer transported him to Columbia Hospital, where he was unable to be resuscitated.

Columbia Police apprehended the subject the next day. He was charged with speeding and reckless driving.

Officer Price was survived by his wife, three sons, two sisters, and four brothers.

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Age 54
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Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Incident Date Friday, March 25, 1949

traffic stop, vehicle pursuit

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Officer Price,
On today, the 76th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of West Columbia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 26, 2025