Sergeant Thomas Kenneth Collins, Ventura County Sheriff's Office, California

Sergeant Thomas Kenneth Collins

Ventura County Sheriff's Office, California

End of Watch Saturday, October 25, 1975

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Thomas Kenneth Collins

Sergeant Thomas Collins was killed in an aircraft accident when the helicopter he was piloting crashed into the Santa Clara River bed after striking high-tension power lines near the Olivas Park Golf Course.

Sergeant Collins had served with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office for four years and had previously served with the Los Angeles Police Department. He was survived by his wife and two children.

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Age 35
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Cause Aircraft accident

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Sgt. Collins,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ventura County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 25, 2025