Kentucky Officer Killed in Traffic Stop by Impaired Driver on Christmas Eve

Kentucky Officer Killed in Traffic Stop by Impaired Driver on Christmas Eve
Detective Deidre Mengedoht is seen in this undated police portrait. Louisville Police Department
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A police officer in Kentucky died after a driver, allegedly under the influence, crashed into her while she was conducting a traffic stop on Christmas Eve.

Deidre Mengedoht, 32, pulled over a truck in Louisville and was hit by another semi truck, ABC News reported, citing Louisville police chief Steve Conrad.
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