U.S. Navy · United States 
Robert Joe Mata
2000
Robert Joe Mata served the U.S. Navy. Robert also served in the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer Mata was killed in a single vehicle accident while he responded to backup another officer who was investigating a stolen vehicle.
During the response, Officer Mata lost control of his cruiser and struck a utility pole on the driver's side. Officer Mata's partner was injured in the accident and was freed by responding officers. Rescue crews had to use the jaws of life to remove Officer Mata from the cruiser. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Officer Mata had been employed with the Los Angeles Police Department for six years.
During the response, Officer Mata lost control of his cruiser and struck a utility pole on the driver's side. Officer Mata's partner was injured in the accident and was freed by responding officers. Rescue crews had to use the jaws of life to remove Officer Mata from the cruiser. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Officer Mata had been employed with the Los Angeles Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, a recent graduate of the police academy, and his two young children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1992
U.S. Navy
1992 – 1994
Also Served
Los Angeles Police Department
Police Officer II
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