Covina Police Department, California
End of Watch: Monday, July 3, 2006
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 22 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: August 14, 2003
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Sergeant Scott Hanson died of injuries sustained three years earlier in an on-duty automobile crash.
His patrol car was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Citrus Avenue and Badillo Street.
The crash caused Sergeant Hanson to suffer severe brain injuries. He remained in a semi-conscious state from the time of the crash until his death.
Sergeant Hanson had served with the Covina Police Department for 22 years and had previously served as a dispatcher for the Fullerton Police Department. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.