Officer Stewart L. "Buddy" Beasley, Jr., Jasper Police Department, Alabama

Officer Stewart L. "Buddy" Beasley, Jr.

Jasper Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Monday, April 10, 1995

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Stewart L. "Buddy" Beasley, Jr.

Officer Buddy Beasley was killed in a motorcycle crash while attempting to catch a traffic violator.

Officer Beasley and his partner were running radar along US Highway 78. When a speeding vehicle went by around 2:50 p.m., Officer Beasley told his partner he would get the vehicle. His partner continued to run radar while Officer Beasley left on his police motorcycle. As Officer Beasley was catching up to the suspect vehicle, another vehicle pulled from a side street into his path. Officer Beasley struck the second vehicle. He was transported to Carraway Methodist Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Officer Beasley had served with the Jasper Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and parents.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 5 years
Badge J33

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

motor officer, motorcycle crash, traffic patrol, traffic stop

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Officer Beasley,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jasper. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 10, 2020