Downey Police Department, California
End of Watch Friday, April 10, 1981
Add to My HeroesWayne Richard Presley
Police Officer Wayne Presley was struck and killed by a drunk driver at the scene of a disabled truck.
Officer Presley and his partner had just gotten back on their motorcycles when the drunk driver hit them at a high rate of speed. Officer Presley was thrown into the truck, and his partner was knocked onto the curb. His partner received major injuries but survived.
A 39-year-old woman was charged with felony drunk driving and manslaughter. She was convicted of both charges, sentenced to five years probation, and fined $1,000.
Officer Presley was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served in law enforcement for nine years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 9 years
- Badge 5
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to 5 years probation.
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View all 34 ReflectionsI’m sorry for the loss to all that knew and loved him.I’m looking for information on Timothy David young who supposedly was best friends with Wayne .
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July 16, 2022
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