Patrolman Clarence LeGette Fidler, North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina

Patrolman Clarence LeGette Fidler

North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina

End of Watch Friday, March 20, 1936

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Clarence LeGette Fidler

Patrolman Clarence Fidler was killed in a motorcycle accident near the intersection of Cox Avenue and East Main Street in Thomasville. He was following behind a vehicle when he was caught unawares of the driver making a left turn. While trying to avoid hitting he swerved his motorcycle around, skidding into a telephone pole.

Patrolman Fidler had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for two and a half years and previously served with the Greenville and Washington Police Departments for a total of seven years. He is survived by his wife, two brothers, and two sisters.

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Age 22
Tour 7 years
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Cause Motorcycle crash

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NC Highway Patrol searching for family of fallen trooper for bridge dedication.

Posted 6:43 p.m 8/22/24 WRAL NEWS

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is asking for your help to find the family of a fallen trooper.

Clarence Fidler died after a motorcycle crash in Thomasville on March 20, 1936.

He served as a patrolman for two and a half years, and previously served with the Greenville and Washington police departments.

The Highway Patrol is looking for any family members now because a bridge will be dedicated in Fidler's honor soon.
If you have any information, call the Davidson County Highway Patrol Office

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