Kill Devil Hills Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Tuesday, October 12, 1982
Add to My HeroesErskin Nelson Scarborough, Jr.
Patrolman Erskin Scarborough was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic.
Patrolman Scarborough was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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