Hermosa Beach Police Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, June 24, 1982
Add to My HeroesGary Dean Moss
Officer Gary Moss was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver while he and his partner attempted to stop two speeding motorcycles.
The driver was charged with felony drunk driving.
Officer Moss had been employed with the Hermosa Beach Police Department for 15 months, and is survived by his parents and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 1 year, 3 months
- Badge 095
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Apprehended
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