Deputy Sheriff William A. White, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

Deputy Sheriff William A. White

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Saturday, March 21, 1964

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William A. White

Deputy Sheriff William White was killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Nadeau Street and Parmalee Avenue in Florence.

He and his partner were responding to an assault in progress when their vehicle was struck by another car that was fleeing from the scene.

Deputy White was transported to St. Francis Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries about four hours later.

The driver of the car that struck him was charged with felony drunk driving and murder. He was also charged with kidnapping, robbery, felonious assault, and sex crimes for his involvement with the incident Deputy White was responding to.

Deputy White had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for five years and was assigned to the Firestone Park Station.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

emergency response, fight call, Impaired Driver

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Deputy Sheriff White,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens f Los Angeles County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 21, 2024