South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, September 19, 2009
Add to My HeroesJonathan Shea Nash
Corporal Jonathan Nash was killed in a motorcycle crash while escorting a memorial charity ride in memory of Trooper Hardy Godbold.
The ride was traveling on Route 1 at 10 am when a driver turned out of the parking lot, failing to yield to Corporal Nash's motorcycle, causing a collision.
Trooper Godbold was also killed on the same roadway during a vehicle pursuit on February 28, 1992.
Corporal Nash was a United States Marine Corps Desert Storm veteran and served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol for 15 years. He is survived by his daughter, parents, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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