Lexington-Fayette Urban County Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Thursday, April 29, 2010
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 46-600
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: April 29, 2010
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 20 years
Police Officer Bryan Durman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver at the intersection of North Limestone Street and Alabama Avenue.
He was investigating a noise ordinance violation at approximately 10:00 pm. He had responded to the location to locate the driver of a vehicle that had been playing music too loudly when he was struck.
On June 30th, 2011, the subject who struck Officer Durman was convicted of second-degree manslaughter and numerous other charges in connection with Officer Durman's death. He was subsequently sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Officer Durman was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Police Department for 2-1/2 years. He is survived by his wife and son.