Hopkins County Constable's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Friday, June 21, 1957
Add to My HeroesArlin Elvis Curneal
Constable Arlin Curneal was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a speeding vehicle.
His car went out of control and crashed, pinning him inside of the vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries several hours later.
The occupants of the vehicle he was pursuing were never identified.
Constable Curneal had served as an elected constable for four years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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