Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Monday, September 1, 1969
Add to My HeroesLionel W. Dashley
Reserve Motor Deputy Lionel Dashley was killed in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a vehicle in front of 19936 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
During the pursuit, his motorcycle went out of control and struck a truck head-on.
Reserve Deputy Dashley had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for six years and was assigned to the Special Enforcement Bureau Reserve Motors Detail.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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