Lauderdale Lakes Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 15, 1972
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: November 11, 1972
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Jerry Genova was killed in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a vehicle wanted for a hit-and-run involving a young girl.
Another vehicle failed to yield the right-of-way and turned in front of Officer Genova on State Route 7 at NW 21st Street, causing a collision. Officer Genova was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries four days later.
Officer Genova had been with the agency for eight years and was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.