Police Officer Raymond Alfred Messerly, Jr., Los Angeles Police Department, California

Police Officer Raymond Alfred Messerly, Jr.

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch Thursday, October 22, 1992

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Raymond Alfred Messerly, Jr.

Police Officer Raymond Messerly was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle as he attempted to pursue a traffic violator.

When he entered the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Sepulveda in Los Angeles, his motorcycle was struck by an oncoming vehicle. He was taken to Northridge Hospital Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries the following day.

Officer Messerly had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for over 11 years. He is survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 11 years, 6 months
Badge 22940

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Wednesday, October 21, 1992

motor officer, vehicle crash, vehicle pursuit

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I was looking at a 1983 photo of the Old LAPD Northeast Police Station and I noticed Officer Messerly was in the photo standing in the row above me to my left. Seeing you in the photo made me reflect and think of your service and sacrifice. You will never be forgotten.

Sergeant David A. Gomez
Los Angeles Police Department

April 21, 2025