Policeman Weymouth T. Lockridge, Los Angeles Police Department, California

Policeman Weymouth T. Lockridge

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch Friday, September 9, 1938

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Weymouth T. Lockridge

Policeman Weymouth Lockridge was killed in a motorcycle crash while on patrol at Temple Street and Bonnie Brae Street.

The vehicle in front of him turned left without signaling and cut off Policeman Lockridge. He was transported to Georgia Street Receiving Hospital, where he succumbed to a skull fracture the next day.

The driver was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, but the results of the trial are not known.

Policeman Lockridge had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for over two years. He was survived by his parents.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 2 years, 2 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Thursday, September 8, 1938

motor officer, motorcycle crash

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Today marks 87 years since you paid the ultimate price. Another year goes down without me finding how you got that first name. I have not forgotten you and hope we meet sometime when my work here is done. Gold Bless You!!

Fmr DMH Ptlmn Weymouth Atkinson, Jr.
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September 8, 2025