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Resided:
AR, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jun. 08, 1973
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 57 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Clay County Sheriff's Dept.
AR
USA
Dept. Type:
County/Police
Hero's Rank:
Sheriff
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Crash
Weapon Class:
Vehicle
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
AR
USA
Fri. Jun. 08, 1973
Summary:
Sheriff William Pond was killed in an automobile accident on State Highway 62, near Corning, Arkansas. He was attempting to pass a slow-moving vehicle when a third vehicle turned onto the roadway in front of him. Sheriff Pond attempted to move back into his lane but lost control of his patrol car. His car veered into the oncoming lane and was struck by another car. He died from his injuries while being transported to a local hospital.
Sheriff Pond had served with the Clay County Sheriff's Department for 6 months. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
