Prestonsburg Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Thursday, April 16, 1936
Add to My HeroesBeverly Clark Hollifield
Night Policeman Bev Hollifield died of injuries he received when he was struck by a vehicle on Mayo Trail in the Porter Addition section of Prestonsburg.
He had just arrested a drunk driver and placed him in his cruiser when he was struck by a passing vehicle.
Policeman Hollifield had served with the Prestonburg Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Tuesday, April 16, 1935
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