Coral Gables Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 25, 1928
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: December 25, 1928
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to one year
Sergeant Francis Guest was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic at Douglas Road and Alhambra Circle on Christmas night.
Sergeant Guest and other officers were directing traffic at the fire scene when the incident occurred.
The suspect was charged with manslaughter and served one year in jail.
Sergeant Guest had served with the Coral Gables Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and parents.