Patrolman Bill J. Mahoney, Texas Department of Public Safety

Patrolman Bill J. Mahoney

Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas

End of Watch Monday, April 18, 1949

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Bill J. Mahoney

Patrolman Bill Mahoney and Patrolman Louis Dickson were killed in an automobile accident while responding to the report of a fatal automobile accident. While traveling in their marked patrol car another vehicle pulled in front of them, clipping the patrol car and throwing it into the part of a fully loaded wheat truck.

Patrolman Dickson was killed instantly and Patrolman Mahoney died six hours later of his injuries . The driver of the vehicle that forced the patrol car into the path of the truck was arrested and charged with failure to stop and failure to render aid.

Patrolman Louis had been with the Texas Highway Patrol for one year. He was survived by his was and young daughter.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Sunday, April 17, 1949

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Patrolman Mahoney,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Texas. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 18, 2024