Patrolman Gerald D. Pickett
Des Moines Police Department
Iowa
End of Watch: Thursday, September 24, 1925

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 228

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident
Date of Incident: Thursday, September 24, 1925
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not charged

Patrolman 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 been with the agency for two years.