Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii
End of Watch: Monday, July 23, 2012
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: 2987
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: July 23, 2012
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Chad Morimoto was killed in a motorcycle accident while participating in a training course at approximately 11:45 am.
He was performing motorcycle escort training at Mililani District Park when he crashed on Lanikuhana Avenue, between Keaoopua Street and Kuahelani Avenue.
Officer Morimoto had served with the Honolulu Police Department for eight years and was assigned to the Traffic Division. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.