Corporal Richard David Barreda, Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport Police Department, Texas

Corporal Richard David Barreda

Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Friday, February 14, 1997

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Richard David Barreda

Corporal Richard Barreda was killed when his police motorcycle slid under an illegally parked shuttle bus that was pulling into traffic. Corporal Barreda laid down his motorcycle in an attempt to avoid a collision but slid underneath the vehicle.

He was flown to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries approximately one hour later. The driver of the shuttle bus was acquitted of charges stemming from the accident.

Corporal Barreda had served with the Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and siblings.

The agency's new indoor range was named in honor of Corporal Barreda's service to the airport community.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 4 years
Badge 519

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

routine driving

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Hey big bro,
I changed the starter and fuel pump on your truck this week even though it really gave me hell. I was able to take Brittnee and Kami for a ride a few weeks ago and I could tell they really missed you but riding in your truck brought back great memories and big smiles to your daughters faces. Believe it or not, I get to take MY daughter Sophia for rides now in your "ruck" as she likes to call it. I get to tell her about her uncle Ricky and show off your picture every time we go for a ride. I am very thankful that every day I open my garage I get to remember my brother even if it's for a split second as I walk by that truck, I can't do it without thinking about you. It has been a very long time and a lot of things have changed, people have grown, new additions to our family, but no matter how much time goes by, you are never forgotten. We all miss you very much. I am grateful for the impact you have made and continue to make on my life, and I am very proud to call you my brother. Please keep nudging me in the right direction because I do notice it. I love you and miss you and I am ready to have our first Corona together when we see each other again.

Michael
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February 11, 2025