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Resided:
LA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Aug. 05, 2007
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 54 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Port Barre Police Dept.
LA
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Chief of Police
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Traffic - Vehicle Stop
Weapon Class:
Vehicle
Badge:
101
On The Job:
30 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
LA
USA
Sun. Aug. 05, 2007
Summary:
Chief David Richard was killed when he lost control of his vehicle while responding to assist officers with a vehicle pursuit.
Chief Richard was traveling eastbound on U.S. Route 190 and lost control of his vehicle before he could become involved in the pursuit. His vehicle left the roadway and struck several trees, ejecting him from the car. He died at the scene of the crash as a result of his injuries.
The vehicle being pursued crashed and all four occupants fled, but were arrested early the next morning.
Chief Richard had served as Chief of Police for the Port Barre Police Department for five years. He is survived by his wife and four children.
