California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Thursday, December 25, 1980
Add to My HeroesGerald Eldin Dormaier
Officer Dormaier was killed after being struck by his cruiser, which was struck by another vehicle. He was working an accident scene near Bakersfield when the incident occurred.
Officer Dormaier had been with the agency for almost 15 years.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour 15 years
- Badge 4654
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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