Nye County Sheriff's Office, Nevada
End of Watch Tuesday, December 20, 1966
Add to My HeroesGeorge Berra
Sheriff George Barra and Undersheriff John Maslach were killed when their patrol car was struck by a car traveling in the wrong direction on U.S. 95 near Beatty, Nevada.
Three of the seven family members in the other car were also killed.
Bio
- Age 63
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsRest in peace sheriff Berra. Might you be related to Yogi Berra? The famous baseball player, Lawrence Peter Berra.
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