Off-Duty LMPD Officer Killed in Motorcycle Collision With Semi on I-265

Overview

• Investigators say the motorcyclist was thrown from the bike, which became lodged under the semi-truck's axles, caught fire, and was extinguished by Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS.
• The Jefferson County Coroner identified the deceased as 29-year-old Anthony Elliott, an officer in LMPD’s 4th Division.
• LMPD released a statement mourning Elliott’s death, saying the department will support his family and provide details on arrangements when available.
• The crash occurred on I-265 near the I-71 interchange and closed all southbound lanes for hours while officers, firefighters, and the coroner worked the scene; no other injuries were reported and all parties remained on site.
• The LMPD Traffic Unit and the coroner are handling the investigation and have not released further details about the cause or next steps.