Lynch Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Sunday, October 5, 2003
Age: 56
Tour of Duty: 27 years
Badge Number: 650
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: October 5, 2003
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Captain Robert Hansel was killed in an automobile collision while en route to conduct an interview regarding a narcotics investigation. His patrol car struck the back of a coal truck on U.S. 119 in the town of Dione.
Captain Hansel had served with the Lynch Police Department for 13 years and had previously served with the Harlan Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his wife, four children, and mother.