Temple Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, November 21, 2003
Add to My HeroesJames O'Brien
Officer James O'Brien was killed in a motorcycle crash on North 31st Street at 4:00 p.m. while en route to provide a police escort.
His motorcycle struck the back of a vehicle that was stopped in the left lane attempting to make a left-hand turn. Officer O'Brien was transported to Scott and White Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer O'Brien was a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve veteran and had served with the Temple Police Department for 7 years. He is survived by his son and daughter.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 495
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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