Deputy Sheriff Ezra Stanley, Orange County Sheriff's Department, California

Deputy Sheriff Ezra Stanley

Orange County Sheriff's Department, California

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Ezra Stanley

Deputy Sheriff Ezra Stanley was burned to death in an automobile accident when his patrol car was struck from behind and burst into flames.

He was patrolling the Pacific Coast Highway between Sunset Beach and Huntington Beach at the time of the crash. Another deputy riding with him at the time was injured and hospitalized but recovered from his injuries.

The driver of the car that struck him was charged with negligent homicide and drunk driving.

Deputy Stanley had served with the Orange County Sheriff's Department for six years and had previously served as a constable in Fullerton Township for three years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

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

Impaired Driver, traffic patrol, vehicle crash

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