Sergeant Ezra Sutherland, Jefferson County Police Department, Kentucky

Sergeant Ezra Sutherland

Jefferson County Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Monday, June 19, 1950

Add to My Heroes

Ezra Sutherland

Sergeant Ezra Sutherland was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on the Dixie Highway near Pages Lane at about 4:20 am.

The driver of the other vehicle was apprehended and charged with manslaughter, assault and battery, reckless driving, and failure to stop and render aid.

Sergeant Sutherland was survived by his wife, two stepsons, father, and brother.

Bio

Age 40
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

routine driving

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 6 Reflections

Sgt. Sutherland,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jefferson County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 19, 2025