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New Hero Search Frank A. McClelland, Jr. ("Little Frank")
- Sep. 15, 2018 -
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Ludowici Police Dept. Patch
Resided: GA, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Sep. 15, 2018
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 69 yrs. of age
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Dept: Ludowici Police Dept. - GA
22 McDonald St  
Ludowici, GA   31316   USA
(912)545-2222
County: Long
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Chief
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Veh
Weapon Class: Vehicle
Agency FB:
Bio: Frank was born to his namesakes Frank Sr., and mother Geraldine Chambless McClelland.

The lifelong resident of Long County retired from the Liberty County Sheriff's Department as a lieutenant with 21 years of service and was currently serving as chief of police in Ludowici. He was a former member of the Ludowici City Council having served 26 years and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War.

He was a member of First Baptist Church in Ludowici.

Survived by:
Cindy Chapman McClelland - Wife
Signe Arlene Hartley - Daughter
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location:   Loduwici, GA   USA   Sat. Sep. 15, 2018
Summary: Chief of Police Frank McClelland was struck and killed by a vehicle being pursued by other officers shortly after 7:00 pm.

The pursuit had started in Liberty County and continued through Hinesville and into Long County on Highway 84 at speeds topping 100 mph. Chief McClelland was attempting to stop traffic at the intersection of Highway 84 and McDonald Street when the vehicle struck him. The vehicle then left the roadway and fatally struck a motorcyclist at an adjacent gas station before coming to rest.

The fleeing subject was taken into custody at the scene. He was charged with two counts of murder, vehicular homicide, and DUI.

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