Patrolman Bennie D. Williams, New Mexico State Police, New Mexico

Patrolman Bennie D. Williams

New Mexico State Police, New Mexico

End of Watch Tuesday, July 9, 1963

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Bennie D. Williams

Patrolman Bennie Williams was killed in an automobile crash while patrolling US 70 12 miles southwest of Portales.

His patrol car flipped over several times on the rain-slicked highway. He succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital.

Patrolman Williams had served with the New Mexico State Police for three years. He was survived by wife, daughter, and two sons.

Bio

Age 25
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

routine driving, single vehicle crash, weather

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Patrolman Williams,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New Mexico. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 9, 2023