California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Thursday, November 12, 1959
Add to My HeroesLeonard W. Winney
Officer Leonard Winney was killed in a motorcycle collision while pursuing a speeding motorist on the Santa Ana Canyon at Imperial Highway in Anaheim.
Officer Winney was traveling west on Santa Ana Canyon Road when a gravel truck turned left in front of Officer Winney. He was unable to stop his motorcycle and crashed into the truck.
The driver was acquitted of misdemeanor manslaughter.
Officer Winney was a United States Navy Korean War veteran and served with the California Highway Patrol for three years. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents, two brothers, a half-brother, and six sisters. One of his brothers also served with the California Highway Patrol.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 3 years
- Badge 2004
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile; Commercial
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsI’m extremely proud to be honored with your name and only hope that I can someday live up to its reputation.
Leonard A. Winney
Nephew
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