| Deputy Sheriff Lawrence Wilhelm Canfield Sacramento County Sheriff's Department California End of Watch: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Biographical Info Age: 43 Tour of Duty: 13 years Badge Number: 1079 Incident Details Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident Date of Incident: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Weapon Used: Not available Suspect Info: Not available Deputy Lawrence Canfield was killed in a motorcycle accident on Coloma Road, in Rancho Cordova.
He was traveling eastbound with lights and siren activated, attempting to overtake a speeder, when a vehicle turned left in front him.
He was transported to Mercy San Juan Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Deputy Canfield had served with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department for 13 years and was assigned to the Rancho Cordova Police Department through contract. He is survived by his wife, two children, and parents. |