Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Jerry Hatch succumbed to injuries he received when he was struck by a drunk driver on Freeway 91 in Orange County. He was on his way to work at 10:00 p.m. when he stopped to assist a motorist whose car was on fire. He had just finished extinguishing the vehicle fire and was replacing the items in his trunk when he was struck. He was transported to West Anaheim Community Hospital where he died from his injuries. The 28-year-old subject was charged with felony DWI and jailed under a $2,500.00 bond. He had served with the Fullerton Police Department for five months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and parents.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Hatch served with the Fullerton Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Fullerton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Hatch.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Jerry Scott Hatch is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Fullerton Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jerry Scott Hatch's cause is highlighted.
How Jerry Scott Hatch Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged with DWI
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jerry Scott Hatch is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jerry Scott Hatch was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
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