Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch: Wednesday, February 14, 2001
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: February 14, 2001
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Sheriff Brandan Hinkle was killed when his police motorcycle was struck head-on by another vehicle on Brea Canyon Cutoff south of Pathfinder Road.
He was training to be a motor officer and was riding behind his training officer when the crash occurred. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Deputy Hinkle had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 11 years. He is survived by his wife.