Constable John Lau
Kingston Police Force
Ontario
End of Watch: Saturday, July 29, 1978

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Not available
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Constable John Lau and his partner were waiting at the intersection of University Avenue and Brock Street for a high speed pursuit to pass by so that they could join in the pursuit. As the stolen vehicle being pursued entered the intersection the driver turned from Brock St. onto University Ave. broadsiding the police cruiser, a 1978 Chev Nova. Constable Lau, the driver was killed instantly. Constable Kellar suffered severe injuries.

The driver, was convicted of Criminal Negligence Causing Death February 7, 1979 and released on mandatory supervision June 15, 1980. A second person was convicted of Possession of Stolen Auto and was sentenced to 3 months.

Constable Lau was survived by his wife.