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On-Duty Officer Killed In Head-On Collision
Associated Press
January 24, 2011
REMBERT, S.C. — An on-duty Sumter police officer has died in a head-on crash on U.S. 521 in Sumter County.
Sumter police said in a news release that 39-year-old Cpl. Charles Nesbitt Jr. died at the hospital about an hour after the wreck Friday afternoon.
Authorities say Nesbitt and another officer were driving south on U.S. 521 near Rembert when they collided head on with an SUV. The second officer was treated and released, while the condition of the driver of the other vehicle has not been released.
A special team of state troopers is investigating the wreck.
Sumter police say Nesbitt was 10-year veteran of the force and worked in the warrant division.
ksphatcop
over 2 years ago
1744 Comments
Rest in Peace
Halefo5
over 2 years ago
166 Comments
Words alone can never express the senseless lost of a Brother Officer, may his soul RIP.
boritico
over 2 years ago
928 Comments
R.I.P.B.
mae
over 2 years ago
54 Comments
Rest now, most noble warrior, on angels wings. We will take it from here. My prayers are offered for CPL Nesbit's family, partner and PD for healing of wounds and injuries. I also pray they have peace of mind and spirit.
K9_91
over 2 years ago
19958 Comments
RIP Brother
kadan
over 2 years ago
626 Comments
RIP Corporal Nesbitt. God Bless you and help your family during this difficult time.
BeachAngel
over 2 years ago
4684 Comments
Thank you for your dedicated service. RIP Cpl Nesbitt
HEYSARGE
over 2 years ago
16802 Comments
RIP
Whalewatcher
over 2 years ago
9918 Comments
Rest in peace, Corporal Nesbitt.
184retired
over 2 years ago
3804 Comments
RIP Cpl...
Bury
over 2 years ago
1344 Comments
God bless brother, thank you for your service!
PGPD911
over 2 years ago
6652 Comments
My sympathy to the family and friends of Corporal Charles Nesbitt Jr as well as to the Sumter Police Department. Rest in peace Corporal Nesbitt, thank you for your service...
RLW
over 2 years ago
292 Comments
Rip Brother, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
rsironron
over 2 years ago
5220 Comments
Rest in Peace my thoughts and prayers to your family and co-workers.
USLawman1983
over 2 years ago
1568 Comments
RIP brother