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.
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