United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Jimmy Ray McKiven
1983
Jimmy Ray McKiven served the U.S. Navy for 1 year. Jimmy served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Jimmy McKiven was killed in a motorcycle crash when his police motorcycle was struck by another car at Third Street and Walnut Street. At 7:15 p.m., the driver made an illegal left turn and hit Patrolman McKiven. He was transported to the Holy Name of Jesus Hospital where he died. The driver that caused the crash was charged with homicide by vehicle but was acquitted due to a legal error made by the prosecutor. Patrolman McKiven was a United States Navy Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Gadsden Police Department for 10 years. He had been called "Super Cop" by local teens.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three sons.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
Gadsden Police Department
Patrolman
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