1995 7 9 Evans Keith L
Officer Keith L. Evans

Entered Division of Police
March 16, 1970
Died In the Line of Duty
July 9, 1995

In the late evening hours of July 3, 1995, Officer Keith L. Evans, 47, was directing traffic on West Broad Street west of I-70 following Columbus’ Fourth of July “Red, White and Boom” celebration.  A motorist allegedly disregarded Officer Evans’ traffic commands and struck Officer Evans with his vehicle.  Officer Evans was transported to Mt. Carmel Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries on July 9, 1995.  The motorist, who left the scene, was apprehended and charged. 

His wife and two children survive Officer Evans, a 25-year police veteran.