Tulane University Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Saturday, January 20, 1996
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: January 20, 1996
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 6 months
Sergeant Gilbert Mast was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while he and another officer were conducting a traffic stop on McAlister Drive.
Another vehicle sped into the area and Sergeant Mast signaled the driver to stop. The vehicle instead sped up, hit a car, and then struck Sergeant Mast. He was dragged approximately 80 feet and killed almost instantly.
The 20-year-old student who struck him was convicted of negligent homicide and felony hit-and-run. He was sentenced to 6 months in jail, 2 1/2 years house arrest, 40 hours a week for one year teaching unfortunates how to read, and fined $15,000.
Sergeant Mast had served with the Tulane University Police Department for six years and had previously served with the Kenner Police Department.