Placer County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Monday, February 20, 1928
Add to My HeroesFrank H. Dependener
Deputy Frank Dependener was killed in an automobile accident while on patrol. Another deputy was seriously injured in the accident.
Deputy Dependener had been with the Placer County Sheriff's Department for 37 years. He was survived by his two children.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 37 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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