U.S. Navy · United States 
Garth Ward
1974
Garth Langemeade Ward served the U.S. Navy for 3 years.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
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 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.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, two grandchildren, and nine siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1942 – 1945
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Detective
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