California Department of Motor Vehicles - Office of Investigations, California
End of Watch Wednesday, July 27, 1977
Add to My HeroesAlexander E. Dierkes, IV
Investigator Dierkes was struck and killed by a drunk driver. The drunk driver crossed the center line and struck his department vehicle head-on.
Investigator Dierkes had been with the agency for almost three years and was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
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