United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, July 16, 1979
Add to My HeroesWard W. Hall
Park Ranger Ward Hall was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a reported motorcycle accident in the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona.
Ranger Hall's patrol car spun out of control on the sleet-covered road and struck a large Department of Transportation truck.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Location Arizona
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