Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch: Monday, September 1, 1969
Age: 53
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: September 1, 1969
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Reserve Motor Deputy Lionel Dashley was killed in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a vehicle in front of 19936 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
During the pursuit, his motorcycle went out of control and struck a truck head-on.
Reserve Deputy Dashley had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for six years and was assigned to the Special Enforcement Bureau Reserve Motors Detail.