Merced County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Thursday, January 22, 1948
Add to My HeroesGeorge W. Egenhoff
Deputy George Egenhoff succumbed to injuries sustained one month earlier when he was knocked down by a sheriff's office car as he attempted to close its door on Highway 99.
He suffered a broken leg and was transported to Merced General Hospital. He died as the result of complications that were caused by the injury.
Bio
- Age 79
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Saturday, December 20, 1947
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