Florida Highway Patrol, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, March 23, 1985
Add to My HeroesLindell J. Gibbons
Trooper Lindell Gibbons was killed in an automobile crash on Interstate 75 and County Road 951 (current-day Collier Boulevard) in Collier County at 4:30 p.m.
While attempting to turn around at 4:30 p.m., he was struck by a tractor-trailer, killing him instantly.
The driver of the tractor-trailer was not charged.
Trooper Gibbons was a United States Air Force Vietnam War veteran and served with the Florida Highway Patrol for 2 years. He previously served as a law enforcement officer in Missouri. He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 33 ReflectionsTrooper Gibbons,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
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