Officer Leslie Lauterwasser
California Highway Patrol
California
End of Watch: Friday, June 27, 1941

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 3 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Friday, June 27, 1941
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Charged with negligent homicide

Officer Lauterwasser was killed when his motorcycle collided with a drunk driver who suddenly made a U-turn in front of him on the approach to the Golden Gate Bridge. The driver was charged with drunk driving and negligent homicide.

Officer Lauterwasser was survived by his wife and child.