California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Friday, February 7, 1941
Add to My HeroesMarion Paul Mengedoth
Officer Paul Mengedoth was killed in a crash when his police motorcycle was struck head-on by another vehicle inside the Yerba Buena Tunnel portion of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
The other vehicle crossed the center divider and struck him as he escorted a convoy of automobiles across the bridge.
Officer Mengedoth had only served with the California Highway Patrol for six months.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 6 months
- Badge 880
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsSemper Fi Brother in Blue. I also worked the Bay bridge in 1973-74...thank you for your service no matter how short your motor career was. God bless you and your family.
State Traffic Officer 7185 Mike Becze
California Highway Patrol
February 6, 2019
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