Officer Herbert F. Dimon
California Highway Patrol
California

End of Watch: Saturday, February 7, 1959
Cause: Motorcycle accident

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 2739

Officer Herbert Dimon was killed in a motorcycle accident while responding to a call.

Another driver of a vehicle failed to yield the right of way and collided with him in an intersection.

Officer Dimon's death resulted in the redesign of the California Highway Patrol's motorcycle helmets.

 
Photograph: Officer Herbert F. Dimon

Patch image: California Highway Patrol, California

Visit Officer Dimon's memorial at www.ODMP.org