Police Officer William Frank Godbold

Police Officer William Frank Godbold | Chatham County Police Department, Georgia Police Officer William Frank Godbold | Chatham County Police Department, Georgia
Chatham County Police Department, Georgia
Police Officer William Frank Godbold | Chatham County Police Department, Georgia
Police Officer William Frank Godbold | Chatham County Police Department, Georgia
Police Officer William Frank Godbold

Chatham County Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Thursday, March 28, 1929

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William Frank Godbold

Police Officer Frank Godbold was killed in a motorcycle crash in Savannah.

Shortly before 5 p.m., Officer Godbold was traveling south on Habersham Street when he collided with a driver traveling west on Liberty. He was thrown from his motorcycle and suffered a skull fracture. He passed away the next day.

No charges were filed against the driver.

Officer Godbold had served with the Chatham County Police Department for 5 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

  • Age 36
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
  • Incident Date Wednesday, March 27, 1929

motor officer, motorcycle, routine driving

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