Patrolman Rodney Joseph Trahan
Kaplan Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Friday, April 4, 1969
Add to My HeroesRodney Joseph Trahan
Patrolman Rodney Trahan was killed in an automobile crash during a vehicle pursuit of a speeding vehicle.
Another turned onto the roadway in front of Patrolman Trahan, causing a collision. Patrolman Trahan's vehicle continued into a lumber yard where it caught fire. Patrolman Trahan and the driver of the vehicle that turned in front of him were killed. The driver he was chasing continued to flee the scene.
Patrolman Trahan was a U.S. Army veteran.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Trahan.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 17, 2020
