California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 3, 1995
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 11820
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: September 28, 1995
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
Officer Hinman died one week after being struck by a drunk driver. He was assisting a motorist when the drunk driver struck the disabled vehicle at 60 mph, which in turn struck him.
The 42-year-old driver was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 15 years to life.
Officer Hinman had been with the agency for nine years and was survived by his wife and three sons.