Oakland Police Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, July 8, 1953
Add to My HeroesDavid L. Worcester
Officer David Worcester was killed in a motorcycle crash on East 14th Street, near 1st Avenue, while en route to assist the fire department at the scene of a fire.
During the response, Officer Worcester's motorcycle struck a car, spun around, and was then struck by a second police motorcycle.
Officer Worcester had served with the Oakland Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsI was researching and discovered that you had served the citizens of Kensington, CA on their PD prior to moving to OPD in 1949. My dad went to work in Kensington a few years later, in fact the same year you gave your life for the community. Rest easy and may you always be remembered for the good you did here during your years one this earth.
Doug Gist, Captain (ret)
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