California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch: Friday, December 8, 1995
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 8774
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: April 5, 1985
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Artie Hubbard died from injuries sustained in an accident on April 5, 1985. Officer Hubbard was responding to a call for assistance in the Sacramento area when his cruiser failed to negotiate a curve and struck a light pole directly on the driver-side door. A passing motorist alerted dispatch of the accident on the officer's radio. A helicopter en route to the assistance call changed course for Officer Hubbard.
Officer Hubbard was flown to a local hospital and was put on life support. He had survived on life support for more than ten years and was transferred to his parents house. He could only communicate with his eyes.