Bio & Incident Details
Age: 31
Tour: 7 years
Badge # 4464
Cause: Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date: 4/5/1973
Weapon: Automobile
Suspect: Not available
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Officer William Sniffen was killed in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a speeding motorist on the Nimitz Freeway. The vehicle he was pursuing rear-ended another car and burst into flames. Officer Sniffen was unable to stop and slid underneath the burning vehicle.
Officer Sniffen had served with the agency for seven years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
