California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Monday, March 23, 1964
Add to My HeroesJames F. Stamback
Officer James Stamback succumbed to injuries received 13 days earlier when he was struck by a tractor-trailer on Auburn Avenue near Manzanita Avenue.
He had stopped a logging truck near Sacramento because its load was extended past the legal limit. As he was talking to the driver of the truck, another semi entered the area and struck his patrol car, causing it to strike the original truck and Officer Stamback. He was transported to Mercy Hospital
Officer Stamback had served with the California Highway Patrol for nine years. He was survived by his wife, two stepdaughters, his father, and four sisters.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 9 years
- Badge 1831
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Tuesday, March 10, 1964
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsGod bless you and thank you for your service. You were 5 years before I joined but you will always be in our hearts and minds. You gave your life as a young officer full of life but your life was cut short due to a reckless driver. Rest in peace and May God bless your family.
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