Delmar Whitworth Sr.

End of Watch: Tuesday, May 24, 1960

Biographical Info

Age: 57

Tour of Duty: 9 years

Rank: Patrolman

Assignment: Patrol

Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Automobile accident

Date of Incident: Tuesday, May 24, 1960

Incident Location: Buechel Bypass, south of Buechel Bank Road

Weapon Used: Not available

Suspect Info: Not available

Case Status: Closed

Delmar Whitworth headshot

Narrative

Patrolman Whitworth was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a call. The patrol car crossed the center median and struck another car head-on.

Patrolman Whitworth is survived by his wife and six (6) children.

Jeffersontown Cemetery, Louisville, KY

Officer Down Memorial

National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial

Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation

Delmar Whitworth headstone

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