Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, September 24, 1921
Add to My HeroesRobert Brandt Ross
Motorcycle Officer Robert Ross was struck and killed by a vehicle while conducting a traffic stop of a speeder at the intersection of Main Street and South 157th Street.
A trailer being pulled by an oncoming truck struck a pothole and swerved into Officer Ross, causing him to suffer fatal injuries. He was transported to Receiving Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Ross,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Los Angeles.
R.I.P.
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