Officer James D. Sanford
Montgomery Police Department
Alabama
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 20, 1961

Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Friday, September 1, 1961
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Sanford died from injuries suffered during an accident on Upper Wetumpka road near Duffy’s Tavern. A drunk driver struck Officer Sanford, a solo motor officer.