California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Wednesday, August 27, 2003
Add to My HeroesShannon Lee Distel
Officer Shannon Distel was killed in a motorcycle crash while on patrol on Van Buren Boulevard, near Dauchy Avenue, in Riverside County.
A pickup truck pulling a trailer turned left in front of him, causing a collision. Officer Distel's motorcycle became wedged in between the truck and trailer, and he was thrown 50 yards. He was transported to Riverside County Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.
The 31-year-old driver of the pickup truck was arrested and charged with gross negligence and driving under the influence of drugs. The driver was sentenced to three years probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence; the charges were reduced after the driver's drug tests returned negative.
Officer Distel was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the California Highway Patrol for six years. He is survived by his wife, four children, parents, brother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 15357
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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