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Tractor accident kills Louisville police officer
By Jessie Halladay
jhalladay@courier-journal.com
The Courier-Journal
An off-duty Louisville Metro Police officer died yesterday when a tractor ran over him while he was helping a friend cut grass.
Kelly Hammond, 39, died at the friend's farm in the 17000 block of Taylorsville Road, said Alicia Smiley, a police spokeswoman.
Hammond was a member of the canine unit and a 12-year veteran of the department.
He was standing between the front and rear wheels of the tractor, giving instructions on how to use it to a juvenile who was in the driver's seat, when the tractor lurched forward and rolled over Hammond, said Lt. Steve Green, who heads the homicide and robbery units.
All of Hammond's fellow canine officers responded to the scene, Green said. News of Hammond's death was broadcast over police radios early in the afternoon.
Hammond is survived by his wife, Anita, and two sons.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
He will receive a military-style burial, including taps, a 21-gun salute, a single bagpiper and a flag ceremony.
Hammond's dog, Barry, likely will be reassigned, Smiley said
Another stupid mistake and an unnecessary death.
By Jessie Halladay
jhalladay@courier-journal.com
The Courier-Journal
An off-duty Louisville Metro Police officer died yesterday when a tractor ran over him while he was helping a friend cut grass.
Kelly Hammond, 39, died at the friend's farm in the 17000 block of Taylorsville Road, said Alicia Smiley, a police spokeswoman.
Hammond was a member of the canine unit and a 12-year veteran of the department.
He was standing between the front and rear wheels of the tractor, giving instructions on how to use it to a juvenile who was in the driver's seat, when the tractor lurched forward and rolled over Hammond, said Lt. Steve Green, who heads the homicide and robbery units.
All of Hammond's fellow canine officers responded to the scene, Green said. News of Hammond's death was broadcast over police radios early in the afternoon.
Hammond is survived by his wife, Anita, and two sons.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
He will receive a military-style burial, including taps, a 21-gun salute, a single bagpiper and a flag ceremony.
Hammond's dog, Barry, likely will be reassigned, Smiley said
Another stupid mistake and an unnecessary death.