Lee LaVaughn Bounds died in the line of duty as a U. S. Border Patrol Agent, according to the Border Patrol Foundation Line of Duty Death List. His name is inscribed on the U. S. Customs & Border Protection Valor Memorial in Washington, D. C.
COPIED FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE:
Border Patrol Agent Lee L. Bounds of the Lordsburg Station, El Paso Sector, was killed at noon on March 29, 1974, in a jeep accident. He was traveling alone on a road between Animas and Rodeo, New Mexico, southwest of Lordsburg, and ran the jeep off the right shoulder of the road. He lost control when he attempted to steer the vehicle back onto the road and the jeep overturned. Bounds was thrown from the vehicle, which rolled over him before stopping in an upright position, Mr. Bounds' head was crushed. The jeep, which was equipped with seat belts and rollbar, was damaged extensively.
COPIED FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE:
Border Patrol Agent Lee L. Bounds of the Lordsburg Station, El Paso Sector, was killed at noon on March 29, 1974, in a jeep accident. He was traveling alone on a road between Animas and Rodeo, New Mexico, southwest of Lordsburg, and ran the jeep off the right shoulder of the road. He lost control when he attempted to steer the vehicle back onto the road and the jeep overturned. Bounds was thrown from the vehicle, which rolled over him before stopping in an upright position, Mr. Bounds' head was crushed. The jeep, which was equipped with seat belts and rollbar, was damaged extensively.
Lee LaVaughn Bounds died in the line of duty as a U. S. Border Patrol Agent, according to the Border Patrol Foundation Line of Duty Death List. His name is inscribed on the U. S. Customs & Border Protection Valor Memorial in Washington, D. C.
COPIED FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE:
Border Patrol Agent Lee L. Bounds of the Lordsburg Station, El Paso Sector, was killed at noon on March 29, 1974, in a jeep accident. He was traveling alone on a road between Animas and Rodeo, New Mexico, southwest of Lordsburg, and ran the jeep off the right shoulder of the road. He lost control when he attempted to steer the vehicle back onto the road and the jeep overturned. Bounds was thrown from the vehicle, which rolled over him before stopping in an upright position, Mr. Bounds' head was crushed. The jeep, which was equipped with seat belts and rollbar, was damaged extensively.
COPIED FROM UNKNOWN SOURCE:
Border Patrol Agent Lee L. Bounds of the Lordsburg Station, El Paso Sector, was killed at noon on March 29, 1974, in a jeep accident. He was traveling alone on a road between Animas and Rodeo, New Mexico, southwest of Lordsburg, and ran the jeep off the right shoulder of the road. He lost control when he attempted to steer the vehicle back onto the road and the jeep overturned. Bounds was thrown from the vehicle, which rolled over him before stopping in an upright position, Mr. Bounds' head was crushed. The jeep, which was equipped with seat belts and rollbar, was damaged extensively.
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