Reserve Deputy John Paul Sandlin
Solano County Sheriff's Department
California
End of Watch: Friday, April 23, 2004

Biographical Info
Age: 66
Tour of Duty: 20 years
Badge Number: 1R3

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Friday, April 23, 2004
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Reserve Deputy John Sandlin was killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit on Cordelia Road near Hale Ranch Road at 2140 hours.

While going around a curve in the road, the patrol car's right tires went off of the roadway and struck a rock on the shoulder, causing the patrol car to overturn. Reserve Deputy Sandlin was ejected from the vehicle and killed. His partner was treated for minor injuries and released from the hospital.

Reserve Deputy Sandlin had served with the Solano County Sheriff's Department for over 20 years. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and seven grandchildren.