Hamilton Ferguson
1984
Hamilton Ferguson Sr..
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Constable Hamilton Ferguson was struck and killed by a vehicle as he crossed the street to his patrol car on US 31 E.
He had just arrested a drunk driver and had placed him in the back seat of his patrol car. When his patrol car failed to start, he crossed the road to ask a passerby to alert the city police for him. Constable Ferguson was struck as he returned to his patrol car at 12:45 a.m.
Constable Ferguson was a United States Army Korea War veteran and had served in law enforcement for 12 years.
He had just arrested a drunk driver and had placed him in the back seat of his patrol car. When his patrol car failed to start, he crossed the road to ask a passerby to alert the city police for him. Constable Ferguson was struck as he returned to his patrol car at 12:45 a.m.
Constable Ferguson was a United States Army Korea War veteran and had served in law enforcement for 12 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and eight children.
Service Record
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Nelson County Constable's Office
Constable
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