New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Thursday, March 14, 1991
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: 501
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: March 13, 1991
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Darren Ahmed died of his injuries from a hit and run accident that happened the previous day in the 4100 block of Chef Menteur Highway. He was responding to assist other officers who were chasing an armed robbery suspect when his police motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver who made a U-turn on the highway.
A 32-year-old woman was charged with drunk driving, hit and run, careless and reckless driving, no drivers license, and no insurance.
Officer Ahmed had served with the New Orleans Police Department for 11 years. He is survived by his father, four brothers, four sisters and his son.