California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch: Thursday, May 17, 1945
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: May 17, 1945
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Norman Kessler was killed in a motorcycle crash in Tulare County when the motorcycle he was riding developed a high-speed wobble after striking a rough roadway patch while pursuing a speeding automobile.
He was transported to West Tulare Hospital, where he succumbed to injuries five hours later.
Officer Kessler had served with the California Highway Patrol for three years. He was survived by his wife, six-month-old daughter, parents, and sister.