Officer Leslie J. Prince, Huntington Beach Police Department, California

Officer Leslie J. Prince

Huntington Beach Police Department, California

End of Watch Sunday, December 1, 1974

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Leslie J. Prince

Officer Leslie Prince struck and fatally injured by a drunk driver while directing traffic at 5:15 p.m. at the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Adams Avenue on Nov. 16, 1974.

He and other officers had been called to the scene due to a power failure which had caused the lights to malfunction. A speeding truck being driven by a drunk driver entered the intersection against the direction of another officer. The truck struck Officer Prince, causing severe injuries which he succumbed to on Dec. 1, 1974.

The driver of the truck served one year in jail.

Officer Prince had served with the Huntington Beach Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife, infant son, parents, sister, and brother.

In 1979 a city park was named after Officer Prince.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 4 years
Badge 106

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Saturday, November 16, 1974
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Served one year in jail

directing traffic, Impaired Driver

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Officer Price,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Huntington Beach. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 1, 2024