Officer James F. Stamback, California Highway Patrol, California

Officer James F. Stamback

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Monday, March 23, 1964

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James F. Stamback

Officer James Stamback succumbed to injuries received 13 days earlier when he was struck by a tractor-trailer on Auburn Avenue near Manzanita Avenue.

He had stopped a logging truck near Sacramento because its load was extended past the legal limit. As he was talking to the driver of the truck, another semi entered the area and struck his patrol car, causing it to strike the original truck and Officer Stamback. He was transported to Mercy Hospital

Officer Stamback had served with the California Highway Patrol for nine years. He was survived by his wife, two stepdaughters, his father, and four sisters.

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Age 39
Tour 9 years
Badge 1831

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Tuesday, March 10, 1964

traffic stop

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Officer Stamback,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of California. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol( Retired)

March 23, 2024