Hanceville Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch: Saturday, August 31, 1985
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: August 31, 1985
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Patrolman Donald Hamby was killed when his patrol car was struck by a suspect's vehicle during a vehicle pursuit. Patrolman Hamby and a reserve officer were assisting the Cullman County Sheriff's Office in the pursuit. The reserve officer riding with Patrolman Hamby was so seriously injured that both of his legs had to be amputated.
Patrolman Hamby had served with the agency for 10 years and was survived by his wife and three children.