Riverbank Police Department, California
End of Watch: Sunday, October 17, 1965
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: 26
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: October 17, 1965
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Harold Harless was killed when his patrol car was struck by while he was conducting a roadblock on Patterson Road and Palmer Avenue.
The other vehicle had struck a California Highway Patrol car and was being pursued by the trooper. During the pursuit, the driver turned off the car's headlights. He struck Patrolman Harless' patrol car while traveling at an estimated 100 mph.
The 28-year-old suspect was critically injured and charged with manslaughter.
Patrolman Harless had served with the Riverbank Police Department for 7 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.