North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina
End of Watch Friday, March 20, 1936
Add to My HeroesClarence 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.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsNC 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
Retired Police Officer
NYPD
August 23, 2024
Recent LODD Deaths
Major Michelle Lynn Quintero
Madison County Sheriff's Office, NC
EOW: September 27, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Ralph "Butch" Waller
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: November 21, 2024
Corporal Luis Paez
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: November 21, 2024
Police Officer Evan Dunn
Golden Police Department, CO
EOW: November 6, 2024
Police Officer Enrique Martinez
Chicago Police Department, IL
EOW: November 4, 2024
Detective Clarence E. Word, III
New York City Police Department, NY
EOW: October 1, 2024
Trooper Corey S. Thompsen
Illinois State Police, IL
EOW: October 18, 2024
Detective Maurice "Mo" Joseph
Norfolk Police Department, VA
EOW: October 9, 2024
Corrections Officer Bradford D. McNew
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: October 12, 2024