Community honors officer killed in accident

LONDON, Ky. (WYMT) – London Police Sergeant Logan Medlock died two years ago Wednesday, marking a somber anniversary for the London community.

Medlock died when a drunk driver crashed into his patrol car shortly after his shift began.

Police officers, family members and others will gather for a memorial walk at the London Farmers Market from 6 p.m. The walk then ends at the crash site where he was killed.

He leaves behind a legacy that community members say will not be easily surpassed.

“His legacy will be how divine he was as a man. What a good father and husband he was. He was just an excellent police officer and public servant for this community,” Hobie Daugherty said.

Medlock is also commemorated each year with a fishing tournament in his honor.

Casey Byrd, who was charged with murder after the crash, remains incarcerated at the Laurel County Correctional Center following his sentencing to 20 years in prison.

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