Police Officer James Ellis Foster, Jr., Denham Springs Police Department, Louisiana

Police Officer James Ellis Foster, Jr.

Denham Springs Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Tuesday, December 30, 2014

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James Ellis Foster, Jr.

Police Officer James Foster succumbed to injuries sustained the previous evening in a motorcycle crash while he responded to a collision that was located on I-12.

Officer Foster, along with two marked patrol cars, were responding with their lights and sirens activated on O'Neal Lane in Baton Rouge when a vehicle made a left turn in front of him at East Riverdale Avenue. Officer Foster's motorcycle struck the car, and he was thrown approximately 80 feet. He was transported to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries the following day.

The driver of the vehicle who turned in front of him was cited for failure to yield.

Officer Foster was a United States Army veteran who had served as a full-time officer with the Denham Springs Police Department for five years and as a reserve officer for one year. He was survived by his wife, two children, two brothers, and a sister.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 6 years
Badge DS-442
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Monday, December 29, 2014

motor officer, motorcycle crash, response driving

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Officer Foster,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 30, 2024