Arizona Department of Public Safety, Arizona
End of Watch Thursday, July 19, 1973
Add to My HeroesAlan H. Hansen
Officer Alan Hansen was injured when a Santa Fe railroad propane tanker exploded in Kingman.
The explosion and ensuing fire covered two acres of the Kingman business district at 2:09 pm. Officer Hansen suffered severe burns while trying to rescue another victim.
He was taken to the Kingman Hospital where he died from his injuries two weeks later. The explosion killed a total of 13 people, including several firefighters, and injured 112 more.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge 204
Incident Details
- Cause Explosion
- Incident Date Thursday, July 5, 1973
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsMy thanks to Officer Alan Hansen and for his selfless duty to the people of Arizona.
Stan Jefferson
Citizen of Arizona
July 19, 2018
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