South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina
End of Watch Wednesday, April 20, 1994
Add to My HeroesRandall Lamar Hester
Trooper Randall Hester was killed in an accident during the pursuit of a speeding motorcycle.
He died of severe internal injuries sustained in the crash.
Trooper Hester had served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol for three years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 34 ReflectionsUncle Randy,
Every single memory I do have of you is a good one. We use to love getting to see you and aunt Dawn and of course Sadie... When you would come to family dinners driving your cop car and you turning on the lights and siren for us was so awesome to us as little kids. I really wish my kids could have gotten to meet you. I love and miss you. RIP UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN!!!
Jessica Merck
Niece
April 20, 2025
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