Motorcycle Officer Marlyn F. Reed

Motorcycle Officer Marlyn F. Reed | South Gate Police Department, California
South Gate Police Department, California
Motorcycle Officer Marlyn F. Reed

South Gate Police Department, California

End of Watch Sunday, April 22, 1928

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Marlyn F. Reed

Motorcycle Officer Marlyn Reed succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier when he was involved in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle.

Another car attempted to make a U-turn in front of him on the 9200 block of Long Beach Boulevard. Officer Reed's motorcycle struck the car, causing him to suffer fatal injuries. He was transported to Suburban Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
  • Incident Date Thursday, April 19, 1928

traffic stop

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