Port Barre Police Department, Louisiana
End of Watch: Sunday, August 5, 2007
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 30 years
Badge Number: 101
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: August 5, 2007
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Chief David Richard was killed when he lost control of his vehicle while responding to assist officers with a vehicle pursuit.
Chief Richard was traveling eastbound on U.S. Route 190 and lost control of his vehicle before he could become involved in the pursuit. His vehicle left the roadway and struck several trees, ejecting him from the car. He died at the scene of the crash as a result of his injuries.
The vehicle being pursued crashed and all four occupants fled, but were arrested early the next morning.
Chief Richard had served as Chief of Police for the Port Barre Police Department for five years. He is survived by his wife and four children.