Officer John T. Collopy
Lexington Police Department
Kentucky
End of Watch: Wednesday, May 14, 1919

Biographical Info
Age: 68
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Wednesday, May 14, 1919
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Collopy was fatally struck by a vehicle on Walnut Street as he and another officer attempted to stop it for driving without headlights. The driver of the vehicle swerved and struck Officer Collopy when he was ordered to stop.

The driver was arrested by a lieutenant and charged with manslaughter.

Officer Collopy had served with the agency for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and ten children.