U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Gilbert Reyes
1959
Gilbert N. Reyes served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Policeman Gilbert Reyes was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a car during a chain reaction accident on Sepulveda Boulevard, just north of Sunset Boulevard. A fully loaded gravel truck struck the car after its brakes failed. The car was pushed into Policeman Reyes and his motorcycle, throwing them 30-feet. Policeman Reyes was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of WWII and the Korean War.
Survivors
He had served with the LAPD for 11 years and was survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents, and three siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Policeman
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