Officer James Banahan

Photo of Officer James Banahan
End of Watch: Sat, Feb 23rd, 1935
Date of Incident: Sat, Feb 23rd, 1935
Cause of Death: Vehicular Assault
Service Time: 17 years
Age: 63

Survivors

His wife

Incident

Officer Banahan was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while directing traffic on the Jefferson Street Viaduct. The driver of the car was arrested a short time later.

Officer Banahan had served with the agency for 17 years. He was survived by his wife.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Lexington Police Department Patch
Lexington Division of Police Patch
The Lexington Police Department has been disbanded and absorbed by the Lexington Division of Police.

Tributes

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