California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Friday, May 7, 2010
Add to My HeroesDaniel Nava Benavides
Officer Daniel Benavides was killed when the department airplane he was piloting crashed.
He was flying a Cessna 206 on observation patrol for a speed detail near Highway 78 when it went down about 9:30 am. The crash occurred in the desert near Highway 78 west of Split Mountain Road in Imperial County.
Officer Benavides had served with the California Highway Patrol for 13 years and was assigned to the Border Division Thermal Air Operations Unit. Officer Benavides is survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 13 years
- Badge 15193
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 138 ReflectionsDan, I will cherish your smiles and laughter in my heart forever.
God Bless you and your family.
Rae Ramirez
CHP Dispatcher (retired)
May 7, 2020
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