Montgomery Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 20, 1961
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: 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.