Patrolman Clarence LeGette Fidler

Clarence LeGette Fidler

Patrolman Clarence Fidler was killed in a motorcycle accident near the intersection of Cox Avenue and East Main Street in Thomasville. He was following behind a vehicle when he was caught unawares of the driver making a left turn. While trying to avoid hitting he swerved his motorcycle around, skidding into a telephone pole.

Patrolman Fidler had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for two and a half years and previously served with the Greenville and Washington Police Departments for a total of seven years. He is survived by his wife, two brothers, and two sisters.