Officer Maria Michelle Groves, Houston Police Department, Texas

Officer Maria Michelle Groves

Houston Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Friday, April 10, 1987

Maria Michelle Groves

Officer Maria Groves was struck and killed by a drunk driver while she was setting out a flare pattern at the scene of an accident on I-10.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene.

Bio

Age 22
Tour 2 years
Badge 4292

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Apprehended

accident scene, DUI

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Officer Groves, I only knew her by “Groves” and still to this day remember her cheerful nature. It has taken me years to overcome her loss and the loss of other officers while I was with HPD. I refused to cover my badge the days following her death. I couldn’t force myself to accept that she was gone. She is still fondly remembered and those thoughts are cherished.

Good by Michelle, you are not forgotten.

Ron Ball, HPD
HPD, co-worker

September 8, 2018