Police

Sgt. Curt Massey, officer killed on freeway

Curt MasseyThe Culver City Police Department is mourning the death of Sgt. Curt Massey in this morning's wrong-way crash on the Santa Monica Freeway. He was a 17-year veteran and recipient of the department's Medal of Valor. Massey is survived by his wife and three children, ages 10, 8, and 3 years old. A memorial fund has been set up at the Culver City Employees Federal Credit Union.

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