Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Saturday, May 12, 1979
Add to My HeroesAlbert Berry Sallee, Jr.
Patrolman Sallee was killed in a motorcycle when he lost control on interstate 64 near Grinstead Drive and struck a guardrail. All of the motorcycle officers had just been instructed to return to the station to pickup automobiles because of rain.
Patrolman Sallee was a U.S Army veteran of the Vietnam war and had served with the Louisville Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 544
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
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