Jefferson County Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Tuesday, May 24, 1960
Add to My HeroesDelmar Whitworth, Sr.
Patrolman Delmar Whitworth was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a call on the Buechel Bypass south of Buechel Bank Road.
The patrol car crossed the center median and struck another car head-on while he was transported an earlier crash victim to a hospital.
Patrolman Whitworth had served with the Jefferson County Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Whitworth.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
April 25, 2019
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