Officer Martin J. Tripptree, California Highway Patrol, California

Officer Martin J. Tripptree

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Wednesday, December 15, 1965

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Martin J. Tripptree

Officer Martin Tripptree succumbed to head injuries received over one year earlier when his police motorcycle was struck by an automobile.

On April 22, 1964, a car collided with Officer Tripptree's patrol motorcycle at Hollister and Lincoln Avenue in Carmichael. He was transferred to Arden Community Hospital with leg, hip, and head injuries. He continued to undergo several surgeries for head injuries before passing away on December 15, 1965.

Officer Tripptree was a United States Navy World War II veteran and had served with the California Highway Patrol for nine years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, son, father, sister, and five brothers.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 9 years
Badge 2070
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Wednesday, April 22, 1964

motor officer, motorcycle, motorcycle crash

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Officer Tripptree,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 16, 2025