California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Saturday, November 16, 1996
Add to My HeroesJames Douglas Schultz
Officer Schultz was struck by a vehicle at approximately 11:25 p.m. and killed. He was checking on an unattended vehicle parked on the shoulder of a road in the Gordon Wells area when a passing motorist accidentally struck and killed him. The motorist immediately stopped and assisted Officer Schultz's partner to provide medical care until EMTs arrived. However, Officer Schultz died soon after from his injuries.
Officer Schultz had served with the agency for 24 years. He is survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 24 years
- Badge 7911
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Friday, November 15, 1996
Most Recent Reflection
View all 22 ReflectionsYou will never be forgotten by those of us who worked with you, Big Jim. Always so much fun to be around. You have been, and always will be missed and loved by those left behind.
Rest in peace, friend.
L Matthews 5305 (TO)
CHP
December 18, 2017
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