Police Line of Duty Deaths

[waltky]

Was a horrible crash - tore the front end off the car...

Louisville Police Officer Dies Following Crash
March 30, 2017 - Officer Nick Rodman was assisting in a high-speed chase of a man allegedly involved in a shooting when he was involved in a crash Tuesday night.

A Louisville Metro police officer succumbed to injuries on Wednesday that he sustained in a crash during a pursuit the previous night. Officer Nick Rodman was assisting in a high-speed chase of a man allegedly involved in a shooting around 8 p.m. Tuesday at 26th and Duncan Streets, according to WLKY-TV.

Officer Nick Rodman​

After the crash, Rodman's cruiser caught fire and he was freed from the vehicle before being transported to a local hospital. The three-year veteran of the force was pronounced dead at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday at University Hospital. Rodman is survived by his wife, son and newborn daughter.

An account has been opened at the Louisville Police Officers Credit Union in Rodman's name. A ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Jefferson Square police memorial.

Louisville Police Officer Dies Following Crash | Officer.com

 

[I amso IR]

RIP Officer Rodman.

 

[I amso IR]

Hi speed chases are not needed and should be not undertaken. That is what helicopters are for.