California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 30, 1952
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 553
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: September 30, 1952
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Vargas was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol in a residential area. Another vehicle suddenly turned in front of him, causing a collision.
Officer Vargas had served with the agency for 2 years.