Fairfax County Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Wednesday, July 27, 1977
Add to My HeroesKaren Jean Bassford
Police Officer Karen Bassford was killed in an automobile accident on Gallows Road, near Merry Oaks Lane, while responding to a burglary call shortly after midnight.
As she was coming around a curve her vehicle spun out of control and struck a utility pole. Officer Bassford was thrown from the vehicle. She was transported to Fairfax Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Officer Bassford had served with the Fairfax County Police Department for one year and was assigned to the McLean Substation. She had previously served with the Arlington County Sheriff's Office for two years. She was survived by her parents.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 32 ReflectionsKaren-I have never forgotten you and will always remember our time together at Mclean Sub Station working the streets. You were a person that could always be counted on when needed and a very good Police Officer. RIP my friend!
MPO William T Morrison, III
Fairfax County Police Department
July 13, 2024
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