Detective Garth Langemeade Ward, Los Angeles Police Department, California

Detective Garth Langemeade Ward

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch Tuesday, July 30, 1974

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Garth Langemeade Ward

Detective Garth Ward succumbed to injuries sustained in a vehicle crash on June 27th, 1964.

He and his partner were transporting a prisoner to jail when their patrol car was struck by a car that ran a red light at the intersection of Figueroa Street and Jefferson Boulevard.

Detective Ward suffered several head injuries as a result of the crash and remained in a coma until passing away on July 30th, 1974.

Detective Ward was a United States Navy WWII veteran and served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 11 years before the vehicle crash. He was survived by his wife, daughter, two grandchildren, and nine siblings.

Bio

Age 58
Tour 11 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Saturday, June 27, 1964

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Officer Ward,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 30, 2024