Hawthorne Police Department, California
End of Watch Monday, July 8, 2013
Add to My HeroesLeonard Robert Luna, Jr.
Sergeant Leonard Luna was killed in a motorcycle accident on I-105, near Long Beach Boulevard in Lynwood, while en route to pickup his issued motorcycle from the repair shop in Long Beach.
Another vehicle struck his motorcycle, causing him to suffer serious injuries. He was transported to St. Francis Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.
Sergeant Luna had served with the Hawthorne Police Department for 10 years and served as the agency's Traffic Bureau commander. He is survived by his parents and brother.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 328
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 134 ReflectionsOfficer Luna,
Rest in Peace…
Thank you for protecting us !
You will always be remembered
Alan Meersand
Family friend
July 11, 2021
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