Officer Robert Harold Harrison Jr.
California Highway Patrol
California
End of Watch: Friday, January 11, 1974

Biographical Info
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 7812

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Friday, January 11, 1974
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Harrison was killed in an automobile accident while chasing a suspected drunk driver. During the pursuit another vehicle changed lanes in front of his cruiser, causing him to strike the rear of the car. His cruiser left the roadway and down a 25-foot embankment. Officer Harrison was killed and his partner was injured in the impact.

Officer Harrison had been with the agency for four years.