Sacramento Police Department, California
End of Watch Wednesday, April 19, 1972
Add to My HeroesAndrew Lee Collins
Officer Andrew Collins was killed in a motorcycle accident while in pursuit of a stolen vehicle. Officer Collins' motorcycle struck a concrete abutment, and he was thrown from his motorcycle.
The suspect vehicle was recovered four blocks from the crash scene. The 15-year-old suspect was apprehended the next day and charged with manslaughter.
Officer Collins was a U.S Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and served with the Sacramento Police Department for a year and a half. He was survived by his mother, sister, and fiancée.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 1 year, 6 months
- Badge 229
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Charged with manslaughter
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsOfficer Collins,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USN during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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