Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Larry Crom succumbed to complications of injuries sustained on April 22nd, 1970, when his patrol scooter was struck by a drunk driver while he was conducting parking and traffic duties in the downtown section of Modesto.
His three-wheel scooter was struck by a car at the intersection of 10th Street and H Street.
Officer Crom suffered severe head injuries that required him to receive constant care for the rest of his life. He passed away from complications of his injuries on February 28th, 2017.
He had served with the Modesto Police Department for over seven years at the time of the crash.
Survivors
He is survived by his two sons.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Crom gave the Modesto Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Modesto community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Crom.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Larry Dean Crom is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 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 53 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Modesto Police Department, 2 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Larry Dean Crom's cause is highlighted.
How Larry Dean Crom Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Larry Dean Crom is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Larry Dean Crom was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
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