Officer Joseph S. Lee
San Diego Police Department
California
End of Watch: Saturday, March 19, 1921

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Saturday, March 19, 1921
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Lee was killed in a motorcycle accident while chasing a speeding motorist. As Officer Lee entered an intersection an oil truck pulled out in front of him. The impact caused Officer Lee to be thrown from the motorcycle into a light pole, killing him instantly.

Officer Lee had been with the agency for three years and was survived by his wife.