Long Beach Police Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, October 13, 1996
Karl Duane Simons
Officer Simons was killed in an accident after he lost control of his patrol car on I-710 while responding to an auto theft in progress call. The patrol car split in half, ejecting him from the car. He was struck by several cars after landing on the roadway.
Officer Simons had served with the agency for 3 years.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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View all 18 ReflectionsI have driven that stretch of freeway that claimed your life on earth several times during my career. You have risen to infinite heights to watch over all of us who drive through the area. You are always remembered.
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