U.S. Navy · United States 
Randy Wells
2007
Randy Wells served the U.S. Navy for 3 years. Randy served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Chief Randy Wells was killed when his patrol car was rear-ended by a box truck on the Snyder Freeyway, near La Grange Road.
He was blocking traffic for a maintenance crew when the truck crashed into the back of his stopped vehicle, despite having all of his emergency equipment activated.
Two of the maintenance workers were also seriously injured.
Chief Wells had served as chief for 16 years and was the 500-person town's only police officer.
He was blocking traffic for a maintenance crew when the truck crashed into the back of his stopped vehicle, despite having all of his emergency equipment activated.
Two of the maintenance workers were also seriously injured.
Chief Wells had served as chief for 16 years and was the 500-person town's only police officer.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two children, two grandchildren, and mother.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1958 – 1961
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Forest Hills Police Department
Chief of Police
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August 2, 2026
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