Loxley, AL : 57-year-old Mitchum killed in a single vehicle accident on Oak Lane in the Stapleton community on Monday, January 26, 2015

Police officers from across Alabama turned out to say farewell to a fellow officer from the Gulf coast who died after a car crash.

Hundreds of police officers attended the funeral of Loxley police Sgt. Kerry Mitchum. The service Thursday was followed by a long procession to the Stapleton Community Cemetery.

Alabama state troopers say a medical emergency caused 57-year-old Mitchum to lose control of his patrol car Monday when it crashed into a tree. The officer was airlifted to the University of South Alabama Medical Center in Mobile where he later died.

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Funeral held for Alabama police officer killed in car crash