James F Sansbury

End of Watch: Sunday, February 21, 1965

Biographical Info

Age: 29

Tour of Duty: 10 months

Rank: Patrolman

Assignment: Patrol

Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Automobile accident

Date of Incident: February 21, 1965

Incident Location: Breckenridge Lane and Hillbrook Drive

Weapon Used: Not applicable

Case Status: Closed

James F Sansbury

Narrative

Patrolman Sansbury was killed in an automobile accident while in pursuit of a habitual offender near the intersection of Breckenridge Lane and Hillbrook Drive. The suspect escaped, but was later apprehended.

Patrolman Sansbury was a member of the Louisville National Guard and served with the department for ten (10) months. He is survived by his parents, sister, wife and three (3) young children.

Calvary Cemetery, Louisville, KY

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