Bakersfield Police Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, July 17, 1983
Add to My HeroesWilliam Leonard Sikola
Officer William Sikola was killed in a motorcycle crash while responding to assist in the pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Highway 99.
Officer Sikola was driving home from finishing his shift, and a call came on the radio about a stolen vehicle from a local car dealer. Officer Sikola joined the pursuit and got a "high-speed wobble" from the motorcycle. He received extensive head injuries from his shorty bell helmet and died 4 hours later.
Officer Sikola had served with the Bakersfield Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 480
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile; Motorcycle
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 22 ReflectionsForty years. Wow. You are still missed and talked about at coffee with the guys. Your death affected many people deeply, and caused us to realize how blessed we are.
I see Becky and your kids at least once a year at one of the memorial events, you would be proud of them.
Dawg
BPD
July 17, 2023
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