Patrolman Gerald D. Pickett

Patrolman Gerald D. Pickett | Des Moines Police Department, Iowa Patrolman Gerald D. Pickett | Des Moines Police Department, Iowa
Des Moines Police Department, Iowa
Patrolman Gerald D. Pickett | Des Moines Police Department, Iowa
Patrolman Gerald D. Pickett | Des Moines Police Department, Iowa
Patrolman Gerald D. Pickett

Des Moines Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch Thursday, September 24, 1925

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Gerald D. Pickett

Patrolman Gerald Pickett was killed in a motorcycle accident while on routine patrol. As he approahced an intersection, a sand truck turned directly in front of him. Patrolman Pickett struck the truck and sustained severe head and internal injuries. He succumbed to his injuries later in the evening.

Patrolman Pickett had served with the Des Moines Police Department for two years.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge 228

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
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