Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, October 22, 1992
Add to My HeroesRaymond Alfred Messerly, Jr.
Officer Messerly was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle as attempted to pursue a traffic violator. As he entered the intersection 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 and 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 21 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Messerly.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
March 8, 2019
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