Sumter County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina
End of Watch Sunday, October 12, 1986
Add to My HeroesAllan Reid Brazzell
Sergeant Allan Brazzell was struck and killed by a drunk driver while removing debris from Bethel Church Road at approximately 2:00 am.
The blue lights on his patrol vehicle were activated as he removed a couch from the road. He was walking back to his patrol car when he was struck.
The driver had a blood alcohol level of .204. He was sentenced to 10 years, but had five years suspended.
Sergeant Brazzell was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office for four years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to 10 years
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