Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, October 22, 1992
Add to My HeroesRaymond Alfred Messerly, Jr.
Police Officer Raymond Messerly was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle as he attempted to pursue a traffic violator.
When he entered the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Sepulveda in Los Angeles, his motorcycle was struck by an oncoming vehicle. He was taken to Northridge Hospital Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries the following day.
Officer Messerly had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for over 11 years. He is survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 11 years, 6 months
- Badge 22940
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, October 21, 1992
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsI was looking at a 1983 photo of the Old LAPD Northeast Police Station and I noticed Officer Messerly was in the photo standing in the row above me to my left. Seeing you in the photo made me reflect and think of your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.
Sergeant David A. Gomez
Los Angeles Police Department
April 21, 2025
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