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Constable Hamilton Ferguson, Sr. | Nelson County Constable's Office, Kentucky
Nelson County Constable's Office, Kentucky

Constable

Hamilton Ferguson, Sr.

Nelson County Constable's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch: Sunday, December 2, 1984

Biographical Info

Age: 55
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: December 2, 1984
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Constable Hamilton Ferguson was struck and killed by a vehicle as he crossed the street to his patrol car. He had just arrested a drunk driver and had placed him the back seat of his patrol car.

When his patrol car failed to start he crossed the road to ask a passerby to alert city police for him. He was struck as he returned to his patrol car.

Constable Ferguson had served in law enforcement for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and eight children.