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 accident while on patrol on Van Buren Boulevard, near Dauchy Avenue, in Riverside County.
A pickup truck pulling a trailer turned left in front 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 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 drivers' drug tests returned negative.
Officer Distel had been employed with the California Highway Patrol for 6 years, and had previously served with the United States Marine Corps.
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 Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Narcotics involved
- Offender Charged with gross negligence
Most Recent Reflection
View all 270 ReflectionsSemper Fi Marine CHPY. So sad you were taken from us 17 years ago today. May God Bless you and your family. You were and are a big part of our Blue & Gond family. You won’t be forgotten and you will always be in our hearts.
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California Highway Patrol, South LA. US Marine
August 27, 2020
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