Louisville Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Wednesday, July 10, 1957
Add to My HeroesEdward P. Nowakowski
Patrolman Edward Nowakowski was killed in a motorcycle accident while he and his partner pursued a traffic violator.
Another vehicle pulled out in front of them at 3rd Street and Winkler Avenue, striking Patrolman Nowakowski head-on.
Patrolman Nowakowski was a U.S Navy veteran of WWII and had served with the Louisville Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 5 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
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