Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, October 11, 1967
Add to My HeroesJames W. Waygood
Deputy Sheriff James Waygood was killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Hooper Avenue and 92nd Street in Watts.
Deputy Waygood was the passenger in a radio car that was responding to a call for assistance at a fight at Hooper Avenue Elementary School. A drunk driver in a Cadillac ran a red light and collided with their radio car. The drunk driver was also killed.
Deputy Waygood had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 2-1/2 years.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 2 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsRest in peace Deputy Sheriff Waygood.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 21, 2019
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