California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Friday, July 2, 1954
Frank M. Epperson
Officer Frank Epperson was killed in a motorcycle crash while attempting to pass a truck in an attempt to stop two speeding vehicles on Highway 99 (modern day I-10) near Thousand Palms.
The truck began to make a left turn in front of the car causing a collision.
Officer Epperson was a Korean War veteran and had served with the California Highway Patrol for six years. He was survived by his wife and 4-year-old son.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsRest In peace Brother LEO. Thank you and your family for your sacrifice and service to this country.
Officer Mike Robinson (Ret.)
Upland Police Dept. CA
July 2, 2018
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer Jason Quick
Lumberton Police Department, NC
EOW: December 15, 2018
Police Officer Edgar Isidro Flores
DeKalb County Police Department, GA
EOW: December 13, 2018
Sergeant Matthew Moreno
Las Animas County Sheriff's Office, CO
EOW: December 12, 2018
Police Officer Jermaine Brown
Miami-Dade Police Department, FL
EOW: December 12, 2018
Sergeant Benton Bertram
Charlestown Police Department, IN
EOW: December 12, 2018
Detective Larry Marrero
Miami Beach Police Department, FL
EOW: November 28, 2018
Trooper Robert E. Nagle
New Jersey State Police, NJ
EOW: November 26, 2018
Deputy U.S. Marshal Chase S. White
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, US
EOW: November 29, 2018
Deputy Sheriff Antonio Hinostroza
Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: November 25, 2018