California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch: Sunday, August 27, 1972
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 4347
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: August 27, 1972
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Convicted of manslaughter
Officer Alfred Johnson was struck and killed by a vehicle during a traffic stop on Highway 99 at the Merced-Madera County line at 2:45 am.
As Officer Johnson was writing a citation in the southbound lanes, an oncoming vehicle struck the patrol car, hit Officer Johnson, and sideswiped the front-left portion of the stopped car before hitting two utility poles. Officer Johnson was killed instantly.
The driver was convicted of manslaughter.
Officer Johnson had served with the California Highway Patrol for six years. He was survived by his wife and two children.