Hawthorne Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, May 26, 2011
Add to My HeroesAndrew Scott Garton
Police Officer Andrew Garton was killed in a motorcycle accident while providing a funeral escort through Torrance, California.
Several agencies were involved with escorting the funeral of a Manhattan Beach police officer. Officer Garton's motorcycle collided with an El Segundo Police Department motor unit at the intersection of 227th Street and Hawthorne Boulevard. The collision threw Officer Garton into the path of an oncoming vehicle. The El Segundo police officer was also seriously injured. Both officers were transported to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center where Officer Garton succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Garton had served with the Hawthorne Police Department for 7.5 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 7 years, 6 months
- Badge 333
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 112 ReflectionsOfficer Garton,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Hawthorne. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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