Louisville Police Officer Dies Following Crash
A Louisville Metro police officer succumbed to injuries on Wednesday that he sustained in a crash during a pursuit the previous night.
Officer Nick Rodman was assisting in a high-speed chase of a man allegedly involved in a shooting around 8 p.m. Tuesday at 26th and Duncan Streets, according to WLKY-TV.
After the crash, Rodman's cruiser caught fire and he was freed from the vehicle before being transported to a local hospital.
The three-year veteran of the force was pronounced dead at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday at University Hospital.
Rodman is survived by his wife, son and newborn daughter.
An account has been opened at the Louisville Police Officers Credit Union in Rodman's name.
A ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Jefferson Square police memorial.