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Patrolman Auldon LeGrande | Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

Patrolman

Auldon LeGrande

Louisville Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch: Tuesday, December 10, 1946

Biographical Info

Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 5 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: September 2, 1944
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman LeGrande succumbed to injuries received two years earlier when he was involved in an motorcycle accident while on duty. He was on patrol when he collided with a car at Wenzel and Market Streets. He was transported to a local hospital where one of his legs was amputated. Patrolman LeGrande appeared to be recovering but suddenly turned for the worse and died as a result of his injuries.

Patrolman LeGrande served with the Louisville Police Department for two and a half years.