Fresno Police Department, California
End of Watch: Tuesday, June 21, 1994
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: 500
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: June 21, 1994
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Bill Lehn was killed when his motorcycle was struck by another vehicle during a pursuit.
He was pursuing a stolen car when a motorist pulled out in front of him at the intersection of Clinton Avenue and San Pablo Avenue, causing a collision in which he was ejected from his motorcycle.
Officer Lehn had served with the Fresno Police Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, step-son, grandson, mother, and brother.