California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Monday, January 6, 1964
Add to My HeroesRalph A. Minion
Officer Ralph Minion was killed in a motorcycle crash when his police motorcycle was struck head-on by another vehicle on Santa Fe Avenue, near Dominguez Street, in Carson.
The other car was attempting to avoid rear-ending a slow moving truck when it swerved into Officer Minion's lane.
Officer Minion was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge 1603
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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CA Hwy Patrol 5342 ( retired )
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