Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Ralph Green was killed in an automobile crash at the intersection of Western Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard while pursuing a stolen vehicle. While driving through the intersection, Patrolman Green's partner braked to avoid hitting a car that turned in front of him. The patrol car skidded and turned over twice. Policeman Green suffered fatal injuries when he was thrown from the running board. His partner was seriously injured but recovered. Policeman Green was assigned to the Hollywood Division. He was survived by his wife, 4-year-old daughter, 1-year-old son, and parents. His aunt also served in law enforcement.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, 4-year-old daughter, 1-year-old son, and parents.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Green served with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Los Angeles community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Green.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Ralph D. Green is one of 1 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,756 officers honored here.
In CA, 719 of 1,837 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 39.1% of this state's fallen. That is 39.1 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Los Angeles Police Department, 97 of 240 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 40.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Ralph D. Green's cause is highlighted.
How Ralph D. Green Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Ralph D. Green is highlighted in Jan.
Incident Location
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