Atlanta Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: January 24, 2012
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 16 years
Senior Police Officer Gail Thomas was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting other officers with a traffic incident on the exit ramp from southbound I-75 to northbound I-85.
She had just exited her vehicle when she was struck. The drunk driver was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide, DUI, and reckless driving. He was convicted and sentenced to 16 years in prison.
Officer Thomas had served with the Atlanta Police Department for 15 years. She is survived by one child.