Deputy Sheriff William L. Littlejohn, Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, California

Deputy Sheriff William L. Littlejohn

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, California

End of Watch Friday, June 3, 1955

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William L. Littlejohn

Deputy Sheriff William Littlejohn succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver.

He and his partner were rushing an attempted suicide patient to a hospital when the collision occurred. The driver was convicted of felony drunk driving.

Deputy Littlejohn had served with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department for three years.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 3 years
Badge 94

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Wednesday, June 1, 1955
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Convicted

Impaired Driver

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Deputy Sheriff Littlejohn,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sacramento County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 3, 2025