Clarence G Rapson

End of Watch: Friday, March 6, 1931

Biographical Info

Age: 50

Tour of Duty: 11 years

Rank: Patrolman

Assignment: Traffic

Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident

Date of Incident: Friday, March 6, 1931

Incident Location: Hikes Lane (between Hikes Point and Bardstown Road)

Weapon Used: Not applicable

Suspect Info: Not applicable

Case Status: Closed

Clarence Rapson headshot

Narrative

Patrolman Rapson was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol on Hikes Lane between Hikes Point and Bardstown Road. His motorcycle skidded and then fell on him, causing serious head injuries.

Patrolman Rapson had served on the department for 11 years. He is survived by his wife, three (3) sons, two (2) daughters, two (2) stepsons, three (3) brothers, and two (2) grandchildren.

Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, Louisville, KY

Officer Down Memorial

National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial

Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation

Clarenece Rapson - Headstone

Articles

Death Certificate

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