Trooper Hardy Merl Godbold, South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

Trooper Hardy Merl Godbold

South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, February 29, 1992

Hardy Merl Godbold

Trooper Hardy Godbold was killed when his marked Ford Mustang patrol car was pushed into a bunch of trees by a drunk driver. The driver was charged with felony drunk driving.

Trooper Godbold had served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol for almost five years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, mother, brother, and sister.

On September 19th, 2009, Lance Corporal Jonathan Nash was killed in a motorcycle accident on the same highway while escorting a memorial charity ride in memory of Trooper Godbold.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date Friday, February 28, 1992
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Charged with felony drunk driving

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I love you Daddy! I think of you daily and miss you more than words could ever express. I wish Brian Jr. and Abbigayle could have met their Granddaddy. You are the BEST! I cannot wait to see you on the other side!

Daughter Erin Godbold Adams
Family

August 5, 2017