Patrol Officer Aubrey Eugene McCurry, Myrtle Point Police Department, Oregon

Patrol Officer Aubrey Eugene McCurry

Myrtle Point Police Department, Oregon

End of Watch Friday, April 22, 1988

Aubrey Eugene McCurry

Officer McCurry was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic at an accident scene. The accident Officer McCurry was directing traffic around blocked all but one lane. Witnesses say Officer McCurry moved to one side and the truck matched him move for move. It is possible Officer McCurry changed positions to avoid having the truck plow into the first accident. That crash could have killed at least 5 people. The drunk driver was later convicted of involuntary manslaughter.

Officer McCurry was survived by his wife and four children.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 15 years
Badge 405

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Convicted of involuntary manslaughter

Most Recent Reflection

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I served with Officer McCurry in 1983 as an Umatilla Tribal Officer. He was a friend and has been missed. It is hard to remember when I was told he was gone, but my memories of him will always be in my heart. God bless you Gene.

Sgt. Nick Pizer, retired.
Umatilla Tribal Police, Tongue Point Police.

May 16, 2018