California Department of Parks and Recreation, California
End of Watch: Monday, November 26, 1973
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: November 26, 1973
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
State Park Ranger Richard Schnurr was killed in an automobile crash while hauling water to the Mitchell Caverns Natural Reserve.
The steering box in his vehicle failed, causing the truck to veer sharply, and ejecting Ranger Schnurr from the truck. His head struck a rock causing a fatal injury.