California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Friday, June 27, 1941
Add to My HeroesLeslie Lauterwasser
Officer Lauterwasser was killed when his motorcycle collided with a drunk driver who suddenly made a U-turn in front of him on the approach to the Golden Gate Bridge. The driver was charged with drunk driving and negligent homicide.
Officer Lauterwasser was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Charged with negligent homicide
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