California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch: Saturday, November 16, 1996
Age: 46
Tour of Duty: 24 years
Badge Number: 7911
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: November 15, 1996
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer James Schultz succumbed to his injuries when he was struck by a vehicle at approximately 11:25 p.m. on Interstate 8.
He was checking on an unattended vehicle parked on the shoulder of Interstate 8 near the Gordon Wells area when a passing motorist accidentally hit him. The motorist immediately stopped and assisted Officer Schultz's partner to provide medical care until EMTs arrived. He was transported to the Yuma Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Schultz had served with the California Highway Patrol for 24 years. He is survived by his wife and son