St. Petersburg Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Friday, November 10, 1961
Gene A. Bessette
Officer Gene Bessette was operating his police motorcycle east-bound on Lakeview Avenue South and Twelfth Street when a vehicle being driven on Twelfth Street ran a stop sign and collided with the motorcycle, throwing him 44-feet and knocking off his helmet.
He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Officer Bessette had served with the St. Petersburg Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Officer Bessette. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
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