LMPD Det. Deidre Mengedoht

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A fallen detective with the Louisville Metro Police Department will be honored one year after she was killed in a fiery crash.

Detective Deidre Mengedoht was killed last year on Christmas Eve on Interstate 64 in downtown Louisville.

Her vehicle was hit by an MSD truck after pulling over a driver.

Family and fellow officers will honor Mengedoht Tuesday, Dec. 24, in a graveside service at 9 a.m. at Hebron Cemetery. It is open to the public.

Anyone wishing to attend can park at North Bullitt High School at 3200 East Hebron Lane in Shepherdsville.

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