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Police Officer Michael Jason Katherman | San Jose Police Department, California
San Jose Police Department, California

Police Officer

Michael Jason Katherman

San Jose Police Department, California

End of Watch: Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Biographical Info

Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: 3900

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: June 14, 2016
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Police Officer Michael Katherman was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of North 10th Street and Horning Street at approximately 4:20 pm.

He was on patrol in the area when another vehicle attempted to turn left in front of him, causing the collision. Witnesses to the crash performed CPR on Officer Katherman and used his radio to call for assistance. He was transported to Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

Officer Katherman had served with the San Jose Police Department for 11 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.