Grottoes Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, July 21, 1988
Add to My HeroesWilliam R. Davies
Chief of Police William Davies was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a call.
He was in Harrisonburg meeting with the Commonwealth's Attorney when he was notified of an emergency in Grottoes, approximately 16 miles away.
As he responded along Route 256, approximately one-half mile east of Weyers Cave, he lost control in rainy weather and struck a guard rail on the driver's side door.
Chief Davies had served with the Grottoes Police Department for 13 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 13 years
- Badge 22
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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