Officer Wesley D. Johnson, California Highway Patrol, California

Officer Wesley D. Johnson

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Tuesday, April 15, 1969

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Wesley D. Johnson

Officer Wesley Johnson was killed in an automobile crash while on patrol on Highway 108 in Twain Hearte around 8 pm.

He was traveling westbound when his patrol vehicle struck a sign marker, lost control, hit an embankment, and rolled over multiple times. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the local hospital.

Officer Johnson had served with the California Highway Patrol for 11 years, serving 10 years in the Merced Area before transferring to Sonora. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 11 years
Badge 2767

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

routine driving, single vehicle crash

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Wes I remember you from your Merced days . You inspired me to become a CHP which I did in 1968 . I have traveled st rte 108 many times and you have been noted in my mind every time. May God have a good place for you. You will never be forgotten by me. Thanks for your service to the citizens of Ca. G Peters retired CHP 6551

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