Heflin Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Saturday, July 3, 1982
Add to My HeroesRalph Byron Bentley
Lieutenant Ralph Bentley was struck and killed by a truck while working an accident scene on US Highway 78, at mile post 181.
No charges were filed against the truck driver.
Lieutenant Bentley had served with the Heflin Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife and three sons.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 205
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 36 ReflectionsToday you would celebrate your 80th Birthday. I can only imagine what we would be doing? I am reflecting on this saying you are not forgotten and I am grateful for you.
Son Bryan R. Bentley
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