Deputy Sheriff Samuel R. Tidwell, Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, Texas

Deputy Sheriff Samuel R. Tidwell

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, June 29, 1935

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Samuel R. Tidwell

Deputy Sheriff Sam Tidwell was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle that was attempting to pass another vehicle at 11:15 a.m.

Deputy Tidwell was traveling east on Highway 4, one mile west of Donna, when he collided head-on with a vehicle that swerved into the passing lane. He was killed instantly.

The driver was initially charged with negligent homicide but was exonerated.

Deputy Tidwell was a United States World War I Army veteran and had served with the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office for five years. He previously served as a constable with the Weslaco Police Department. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

motor officer, motorcycle crash, routine driving

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Deputy Sheriff Tidwell,
On today, the 90th 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 U.S. Army during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 29, 2025