apache24 reload dies with SIGSEGV

I just loaded two servers with a fresh 13.2 install . Along with a fresh 
install of 2.4.57 Apache .

both have public IPs
one is https , while the other is not .

an "./apache24 start" works as expected . It passes the sanity check , 
announces Syntax OK , and runs .

However , if I issue an "./apache24 reload"
it still announces Syntax OK , followed with:
Performing a graceful restart

but it does not start .
running "dmesg" , I see:
pid xxxx (httpd), jid 0, uid 0: existed on signal 11

If I run an ".apache24 start"
it fires up as expected and runs as expected .

What is a reload doing extra that a start does not do , that could be 
causing a SIGSEGV ?
oh yes, a restart works as expected
a reload dies .

Suggestions would be most appreciated .