Lance Corporal David Travis Bailey, South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

Lance Corporal David Travis Bailey

South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

End of Watch Wednesday, April 5, 2000

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David Travis Bailey

Lance Corporal David Bailey was killed in a vehicle crash while attempting to stop a car for speeding on I-85 in Greenville County, South Carolina.

Around 8:00 p.m., Corporal Bailey was attempting to catch up to the speeding vehicle when another car pulled in front of his patrol car one mile south of Woodruff Road.

He immediately attempted evasive action to avoid striking the second vehicle, causing his vehicle to skid. The patrol car exited the highway, went down an embankment, and hit a stand of trees. Corporal Bailey was pronounced dead at the scene.

Corporal Bailey was a National Guard veteran and had served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol for 6 years. He is survived by his wife, parents, sister, and three brothers. His father also served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

single vehicle crash, vehicle crash

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L/Cpl Bailey,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the National Guard. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 5, 2025