Sheriff Walter C. Mosier, Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

Sheriff Walter C. Mosier

Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Tuesday, February 16, 1937

Walter C. Mosier

Sheriff Walter Mosier was killed in an automobile accident near Hugo, Oklahoma, while returning from Texas after repossessing an automobile. Sheriff Mosier was following the repossessed vehicle at the time.

The lead car had pulled over to let the dust from another car settle before continuing through a newly paved section of highway. Sheriff Mosier did not see the lead car pull over and continued into the dust. His vehicle collided with another vehicle head-on, causing him to suffer fatal injuries.

Sheriff Mosier had served with the agency for seven years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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I am privileged to be among the first to leave a reflection Your heroism and service is honored today, the 75th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 16, 2012