Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee
End of Watch Sunday, January 26, 1992
Add to My HeroesGeorge Van Dorse Holcomb
Trooper George Holcomb was struck by a tractor trailer and killed while at the scene of a DUI-related accident.
The driver of tractor trailer lost control and started to veer in the direction of the previous accident. Trooper Holcomb ran up the road to warn the people on the scene to get out of the way and then he positioned himself on the shoulder. The semi then struck the wrecker that was on the scene and then veered onto the shoulder, striking Trooper Holcomb.
Trooper Holcomb is survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge 139
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsTrooper Holcomb,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Tennessee. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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