| Officer David W. Copelman
California Highway Patrol
California
End of Watch: Saturday, April 6, 1985 Biographical Info
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 10503 Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Saturday, April 6, 1985
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available Officer Copelman was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a speeding motorist in Ventura County. During the pursuit an oncoming van swerved into Officer Copelman's path causing a head-on collision. The motorcycle driver being chased was eventually apprehended and charged in connection with Officer Copelman's death. | 
