California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch: Monday, December 26, 1938
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: December 26, 1938
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Fred Kowolowski was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol in Santa Clara County.
Officer Kowolowski was driving around a sharp bend of the highway. A vehicle in front of him had started to move onto the highway but stopped partially blocking the traffic lane. Officer Kowolowski was unable to swerve and was thrown from his motorcycle. He was taken to Gilroy Hospital and succumbed to his injuries.
Officer Kowolowski had served with the California Highway Patrol for a year and a half and was assigned to San Benito County. He was survived by his parents, two brothers, and sister. His brother was a Deputy Sheriff.