Patrolman Rodney Joseph Trahan, Kaplan Police Department, Louisiana

Patrolman Rodney Joseph Trahan

Kaplan Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Friday, April 4, 1969

Rodney Joseph Trahan

Patrolman Rodney Trahan was killed in an automobile crash during a vehicle pursuit of a speeding vehicle.

Another turned onto the roadway in front of Patrolman Trahan, causing a collision. Patrolman Trahan's vehicle continued into a lumber yard where it caught fire. Patrolman Trahan and the driver of the vehicle that turned in front of him were killed. The driver he was chasing continued to flee the scene.

Patrolman Trahan was a U.S. Army veteran.

Bio

Age 23
Tour Not available
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

vehicle pursuit

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I remember Rodney. And I remember the night of the crash that took his way too short life. He was as dedicated as any officer could be. Great Family...

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April 4, 2015