Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Friday, June 3, 1955
Add to My HeroesWilliam L. Littlejohn
Deputy Sheriff William Littlejohn succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver.
He and his partner were rushing an attempted suicide patient to a hospital when the collision occurred. The driver was convicted of felony drunk driving.
Deputy Littlejohn had served with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department for three years.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 94
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Wednesday, June 1, 1955
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Convicted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 21 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Littlejohn,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sacramento County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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