Corporal Tyler Matthew Pinchot, Buena Park Police Department, California

Corporal Tyler Matthew Pinchot

Buena Park Police Department, California

End of Watch Sunday, September 21, 2003

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Tyler Matthew Pinchot

Corporal Tyler Pinchot succumbed to injuries sustained three months earlier when his police motorcycle was struck from behind.

On June 13, 2003, Corporal Pinchot attempted to stop a traffic violator at the 6800 block of Orangethorpe Avenue in Buena Park. When another car hit him around 3:30 p.m., he was thrown from the motorcycle, sustaining head and internal injuries. Corporal Pinchot was transported to UC Irvine Medical Center, where he remained in critical condition until passing away 100 days later.

The driver was not cited for any traffic violations.

Corporal Pinchot had served with the Buena Park Police Department for 23 years. He was survived by his wife, three stepchildren, parents, and five siblings.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 23 years
Badge 475

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Friday, June 13, 2003

motor officer, motorcycle crash, traffic patrol

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Cpl. Pinchot,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Buena Park. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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September 21, 2023