Kentucky State Police, Kentucky
End of Watch Friday, May 8, 1953
Add to My HeroesLee Trebu Huffman
Trooper Lee Huffman succumbed to injuries he received when he was struck by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 31 W, five miles north of Elizabethtown, on May 4, 1953, at 4:30 p.m.
He had just exited his police vehicle to help crash victims when a passing vehicle skidded on the wet road and struck him. He was transported to the United States Army Hospital in Fort Knox with head injuries.
Trooper Huffman was a United States Army WWII veteran and had served with the Kentucky State Police for two years. He was survived by his wife, son, stepson, his parents, and a brother.
He is buried at Zachary Taylor Cemetery in Louisville.
KY 218 in Metcalfe County was designated the Trooper Lee T. Huffman Memorial Highway.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Monday, May 4, 1953
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsTo my step father who was a very grate man .He was in our life for a very sort time , but have not ever let his memory go, God Bless .
Leslie Ayers
Step Son
May 23, 2020
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