U.S. Navy Larry Safreed
1984
Larry J. Safreed. Larry also served in the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Patrolman Larry Safreed was killed when his cruiser was struck head-on by a drunk driver on Springfield Street in Riverside at 12:30 am. He had just started his shift at around midnight and was several blocks from the station when he was struck. He was able to call in that he was involved in an accident. Patrolman Safreed was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The 35-year-old driver was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 4 to 10 years. Patrolman Safreed was a United States Navy veteran and served with the Riverside Police Department for seven years and previously served with the Riverside Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.
Service Record
1958 – 1962
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Riverside Police Department
Patrolman
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