Officer William Blackett, Santa Monica Police Department, California

Officer William Blackett

Santa Monica Police Department, California

End of Watch Friday, July 8, 1927

William Blackett

Officer William Blackett was killed when his motorcycle crashed into an automobile ahead of him as it was turning a corner.

Officer Blackett, along with another motorcycle patrolman, were pursuing a speeder on Pico near 23rd Street when the accident occurred. Another car passed between the speeder and police, according to Chief Webb, and Officer Blackett collided with the other vehicle.

Officer Blackett had served with the agency for four years.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

July 15, 2015