Kern County State Traffic Force, California
End of Watch: Tuesday, February 26, 1929
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 221
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: February 24, 1929
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Traffic Officer Luther Hogan was killed in a motorcycle crash on the Tehachapi Highway while returning from Muroc Lake to Bakersfield.
His motorcycle lost traction when it struck a sandy section of road while going around a curve on Tehachapi Highway near the turnoff to Arvin, California. Officer Hogan was thrown from the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries. Another driver came upon the scene moments after the accident and transported Officer Hogan to the San Joaquin Hospital where he died 36 hours later.
Officer Hogan had served with the Kern County State Traffic Force for four years and had previously served with the Tulare County State Traffic Force for six years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.