Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Kania was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver on Ogeechee Road near the Savannah Speedway. The drunk driver crossed the center line, side-swiped the vehicle in front of Officer Kania, and then struck his vehicle head-on. The drunk driver was charged with vehicular homicide, DUI, and driving too fast for conditions. He was sentenced to 2 years in prison and 5 years probation. Officer Kania had served with the Chatham County Police Department for 7 years and had previously served with the Savannah Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Kania gave the Chatham County Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Savannah community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Kania.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrol Officer Frank A. Kania Sr. is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In GA, 549 of 905 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 60.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Chatham County Police Department, 5 of 11 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 45.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank A. Kania Sr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Frank A. Kania Sr. Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank A. Kania Sr. is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank A. Kania Sr. was killed by automobile.
Others Who Wore This Badge
10 officers from Chatham County Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
