Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Tuesday, July 30, 1974
Add to My HeroesGarth Langemeade Ward
Detective Garth Ward succumbed to injuries sustained in a vehicle crash on June 27th, 1964.
He and his partner were transporting a prisoner to jail when their patrol car was struck by a car that ran a red light at the intersection of Figueroa Street and Jefferson Boulevard.
Detective Ward suffered several head injuries as a result of the crash and remained in a coma until passing away on July 30th, 1974.
Detective Ward was a United States Navy WWII veteran and served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 11 years before the vehicle crash. He was survived by his wife, daughter, two grandchildren, and nine siblings.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Saturday, June 27, 1964
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Ward,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
July 30, 2024
