Louisville Housing Authority Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Thursday, August 17, 1995
Add to My HeroesMichael Rush Carrithers
Officer Carrithers died from injuries sustained in an accident on February 29, 1980. Officer Carrithers was responding to a burglary in progress when the accident occurred. He was rushed to a hospital where he lapsed into a coma and remained unconscious until his death, 15 years later.
Officer Carrithers was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Friday, February 29, 1980
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsRest in peace, you are the uncle I never got to meet but in memory of you my son will be named rush after you for your heroism for serving the Louisville police department and protecting the innocent.
Zoé Scott-Roth
Niece
December 21, 2018
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