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 accident while responding to assist in the pursuit of a stolen vehicle.
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 been with the agency 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
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