South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina
End of Watch Friday, July 15, 1938
Add to My HeroesLide Lawson Rhodes
Patrolman L. Lawson Rhodes was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol in Darlington County.
Patrolman Rhodes was on duty in Chesterfield County and died instantly when his motorcycle was struck by a car coming from a side road.
Bio
- Age 21
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsPatrolman Rhodes, rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 18, 2021
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