North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina
End of Watch Friday, March 15, 1968
Add to My HeroesCecil Hartwell Hoffman
Patrolman Cecil Hoffman was killed in an automobile accident during a pursuit in Iredell County.
The bridge over the Catawba River on I-40 was dedicated as the Patrolman Cecil Hoffman Memorial Bridge in honor of Patrolman Hoffman.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Hoffman.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 14, 2021
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