Montgomery Police Department, Alabama
End of Watch Friday, June 30, 2023
Add to My HeroesCarlos Taylor
Police Officer Carlos Taylor succumbed to complications of injuries sustained in a vehicle crash on February 17th, 2017, at the intersection of Spring Valley Road and Woodley Road.
He was responding to a needs assistance call of officers pursuing two men with a gun. He was traveling south on Woodley Road in an unmarked patrol car when he attempted to avoid hitting another vehicle. His patrol car crossed into another lane and collided with another vehicle.
He suffered a traumatic injury to his brain stem that resulted in him being a quadriplegic and unable to verbally communicate. He remained under constant care until succumbing to his injuries on June 30th, 2023.
Officer Taylor had served with the Montgomery Police Department for two years.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Friday, February 17, 2017
Most Recent Reflection
View all 84 ReflectionsOfficer Taylor,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Montgomery. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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