Richmond Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Monday, February 10, 2020
Add to My HeroesKenneth Reid Lester
Police Officer Kenneth Lester succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile crash on February 17th, 1995, while responding to an alarm call.
He was responding to the call with his lights activated but no siren. As he approached the intersection of South 8th Street and South H Street a tractor-trailer that was driving in the left lane moved to the right lane. As Officer Lester overtook the tractor-trailer, it suddenly attempted to make a left turn in front of him. His patrol car became stuck underneath the trailer, causing him to suffer debilitating head and internal injuries.
Officer Lester required around-the-clock care for the next 25 years. He passed away from complications of the original injuries on February 10th, 2020.
Officer Lester had served with the Richmond Police Department for 16 years at the time of his crash. He is survived by his wife, two children, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 62
- Tour 16 years
- Badge 149
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Friday, February 17, 1995
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View all 109 ReflectionsRest in Peace Kenny and May God watch over your family!
I went to the Police Academy with Kenny in 1979. He was an awesome classmate!
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