Officer Hugo Olazar, California Highway Patrol, California

Officer Hugo Olazar

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Saturday, September 2, 1989

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Hugo Olazar

Officer Hugo Olazar was killed when his patrol car was rear-ended by a vehicle on I-280.

He and his partner had just pulled to the shoulder of the road when a drunk driver traveling at a high rate of speed struck their patrol car. The impact caused both doors to be jammed shut and the patrol car to burst into flames. Officer Olazar's partner was able to free himself by shooting out his window and crawling out.

After an unsuccessful attempt to free Officer Olazar, his partner was able to free the three occupants of the pickup truck. The driver was charged with DUI, vehicular manslaughter, and driving on a suspended license.

Officer Olazar had served with the California Highway Patrol for seven years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, and two brothers.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 7 years
Badge 10371

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Charged with manslaughter

Impaired Driver, vehicle crash

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Hey Buddy, I remember working graveyard with you back in 1988 in RWC. You brought your engraver in with you one night and etched my ID and name on my baton. Now my son, a LT with the Department, has it. I explained the history of it to him. He carried it while working the road as an Officer and a Sergeant. Miss you buddy.

Sgt. D.J. Owen, Sr. #11996, Retired.
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