Officer David George Gabrielli, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Arizona

Officer David George Gabrielli

Arizona Department of Public Safety, Arizona

End of Watch Friday, August 31, 1990

David 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

accident scene, drunk driver

Most Recent Reflection

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Dad-
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