Palm Springs Police Department, California
End of Watch Monday, January 1, 1962
Add to My HeroesLyle Wayne Larrabee
Officer Lyle Larrabee was killed in an automobile accident during a pursuit of a vehicle. A third vehicle pulled out in front of him during the pursuit. He swerved to avoid a collision and struck a utility pole. He was ejected from the cruiser which then landed on top of him.
Officer Larrabee was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and had been with the Palm Springs Police Department for exactly one year. He is survived by his wife and mother.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Larrabee.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 30, 2019
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