Sergeant Ernest M. Lacy, 45, was killed in a one-car automobile accident in the 2500 block of North Country Club Road on May 22, 1977.  His police vehicle ran off the road and struck a concrete bridge abutment.

Sergeant Lacy was assigned to the Charles Sector following the establishment of team policing on May 15.  A member of the department for 16 years, he previously served as a relief sergeant and as a vice squad detective.  He was a member of the police color guard.

A native of Brookville, Indiana, Lacy was a Korean War Navy veteran.  He was survived by his wife, Judy; a son, Roy; and a daughter, Donna.  He was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery at Brookville.

Source:  Indianapolis Star, May 23, 1977