Ramsey County Sheriff's Department, Minnesota
End of Watch: Monday, October 13, 1958
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: October 13, 1958
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Kenneth Johnson was killed when he lost control of his patrol car around a wide curve and crashed while pursuing a vehicle.
The crash occurred at Victoria Street North and Lake Owasso Boulevard, in Roseville, as both vehicles were traveling at about 70 mph. Both vehicles crashed and rolled over but all of the other occupants survived.
Deputy Johnson had served with the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office for just under one year. He was survived by his wife and three children.