San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, May 23, 1959
Add to My HeroesWilliam Jackson Litz
Deputy William Litz was killed when the patrol car he was driving was struck by a train at a crossing on Hellman Avenue. A reserve deputy riding in the car was injured, but fully recovered.
Deputy Litz had served with the agency for eight months. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 8 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
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