Lenoir Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Wednesday, September 7, 1955
Add to My HeroesHoward Chadwick Sullivan
Patrolman Howard Sullivan was killed in a motorcycle accident while patrolling Highway 18, in Lenoir, at 7:00 pm.
Another vehicle turned left in front of him, causing him to broad-side the car. Patrolman Sullivan suffered a fractured skull and other broken bones and succumbed to his injuries four hours later.
Patrolman Sullivan was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of WWII and had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for 10 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and six siblings.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Sullivan.
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