Louisville Housing Authority Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Thursday, August 17, 1995
Add to My HeroesMichael Rush Carrithers
Corporal Michael Carrithers died from injuries sustained in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Preston Street and St. Catherine Street on February 29th, 1980.
He was responding to a burglary in progress when the crash occurred. He was rushed to a hospital where he lapsed into a coma and remained unconscious until his death, 15 years later.
Corporal 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 13 ReflectionsCpl. Carrithers,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Louisville. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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