Arizona Department of Public Safety, Arizona
End of Watch Friday, August 31, 1990
Add to My HeroesDavid George Gabrielli
Officer David Gabrielli and Sergeant John Blaser were killed when they were killed when they were struck by a vehicle while investigating an earlier drunk driving related accident on U.S. 89, 1-1/2 miles south of Valencia Road in Tucson.
As they were standing in the median a car driven by another drunk driver swerved across two lanes of traffic and struck them both.
The driver of that vehicle had a BAC of .25. He was sentenced to 21 years in prison.
Officer Gabrielli is survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 16 years
- Badge 1231
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to 21 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 21 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Gabrielli.
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