California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California
End of Watch Thursday, June 7, 1984
Add to My HeroesRoy John Reed
Lieutenant Roy Reed was killed in an automobile crash while in pursuit of suspected dove poachers west of Bakersfield near the Kern River.
His patrol pickup went out of control when it hit a puddle and Lieutenant Reed was thrown from the vehicle.
Lieutenant Reed had served as a law enforcement officer with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for 28 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 28 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsRest in peace Lt. Reed.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
November 8, 2019
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