Sergeant Gary S. Pricher
Tampa Police Department
Florida
End of Watch: Friday, November 4, 1983

Biographical Info
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Friday, November 4, 1983
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter

Sergeant Pricher was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting stranded bus passengers on I-4. He and five other officers were returning from a tactical response team seminar when they stopped to offer their assistance. While on the roadway a vehicle swerved and struck Sergeant Pricher and then fled the scene. The suspect was later apprehended and charged with manslaughter, drunk driving, and hit-and-run.