Officer John Calvin LaMar, California Highway Patrol, California

Officer John Calvin LaMar

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Friday, December 10, 1954

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John Calvin LaMar

Officer John LaMar succumbed to injuries received when he was struck by a vehicle on U.S. Route 99 north of Berkshire Road in Bakersfield on November 23, 1954, at 7 pm.

Officer LaMar was inspecting a disabled vehicle that was being hooked to a tow truck. Despite flares on the roadway to warn drivers, a speeding vehicle crashed into the stalled car and hit Officer LaMar. He was transported to the San Joaquin Hospital, where he passed away 17 days later.

The driver was initially charged with manslaughter. He died in a plane crash a couple of years later.

Officer LaMar was a United States Navy WWII veteran who had served with the California Highway Patrol for only two months and previously served with the Tulare Police Department. He was survived by his expectant wife, two sons, four brothers, and three sisters.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Tuesday, November 23, 1954

disabled motorist

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Officer LaMar,
On today, the 70th 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.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 10, 2024