Deputy Sheriff Lester E. Reid, Warren County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff Lester E. Reid

Warren County Sheriff's Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Friday, January 5, 1979

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Lester E. Reid

Deputy Sheriff Lester Reid was killed in a vehicle crash while on patrol during a winter storm near Bowling Green.

Deputy Reid and another deputy were driving on U.S. 68 near the junction with the Green River Parkway when the patrol car skidded. A tractor-trailer tried to avoid the skidding patrol vehicle and struck the side of the car. Deputy Reid suffered life-ending injuries. The other deputy was transported to Bowling Green Hospital with minor injuries.

Deputy Reid was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Warren County Sheriff's Department for three years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

vehicle crash, weather

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Deputy Sheriff Reid,
On today, the 46th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 5, 2025