United States of America
U.S. Army · United States 
Harold Hurst
1968
Harold Hurst served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff Harold Hurst was killed when his patrol car was struck by a Southern Pacific Railroad freight train at the Fowler Avenue crossing just north of Church Avenue. He was thrown from the vehicle and suffered severe injuries resulting in his death four days later. Deputy Hurst was a U.S. Army veteran. He had served with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office for two years and had served in law enforcement for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two daughters from a previous marriage.
Keepsakes
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Fresno County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
Memorials
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtn0g241v1hm31h5316rc
Record added
August 2, 2026
neuraweb.nw
Stewarded by
neuraweb.nw
Last updated
August 2, 2026
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Harold. Claim this record.
Be the first to honor Harold.
Leave a Tribute