Arizona Department of Public Safety, Arizona
End of Watch Friday, August 31, 1990
Add to My HeroesDavid George Gabrielli
Officer David Gabrielli and Sergeant John Blaser were killed when they were killed when they were struck by a vehicle while investigating an earlier drunk driving related accident on U.S. 89, 1-1/2 miles south of Valencia Road in Tucson.
As they were standing in the median a car driven by another drunk driver swerved across two lanes of traffic and struck them both.
The driver of that vehicle had a BAC of .25. He was sentenced to 21 years in prison.
Officer Gabrielli is survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 16 years
- Badge 1231
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to 21 years
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Sergeant John M. Blaser
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EOW: August 31, 1990
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsDad-
It's been so long, but the memories are so fresh. This anniversary is for some reason particularly hard for me. I miss u more than u could even imagine. Mom's gone now too. I'd give anything to feel your arms swinging me thru the air, or listen to the Moody Blues. Nothing has been the same. I miss you like it was yesterday. I love you Daddy!! Your only daughter.,
Gwendolyn Gabrielli
Sept.1 2018
Gwendolyn Gabrielli
Daughter
September 1, 2018
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