Clinton M Johnston

End of Watch: Friday, June 15, 1934

Biographical Info

Age: 31

Tour of Duty: 2 months

Rank: Patrolman

Assignment: Traffic

Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident

Date of Incident: Friday, June 15, 1934

Incident Location: Dixie Highway in Pleasure Ridge Park

Weapon Used: Not applicable

Suspect Info: Not applicable

Case Status: Closed

Narrative

Patrolman Johnston was killed in a motorcycle accident when he side-swiped a car on Dixie Highway in Pleasure Ridge Park. 

Patrolman Johnston had only been with the agency for two (2) months. He is survived by his wife, father, five (5) brothers, and two (2) sisters. One of his brothers was appointed to the department to fill the vacancy left by his death.

South Jefferson Cemetery, Louisville, KY

Officer Down Memorial

National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial

Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation

Clinton Johnston headstone

Death Certificate

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