California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Add to My HeroesPhilip Dennis Ortiz
Officer Philip Ortiz succumbed to injuries sustained two weeks earlier when he was struck by a vehicle on I-405 near National Boulevard in West Los Angeles.
He was issuing a traffic citation to a driver when another car, which was driving on the shoulder passing other vehicles, struck him and his motorcycle.
Officer Ortiz was pinned in the wreckage and had to be extricated by the responding rescue crew. He was transported to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center where he remained until passing away.
Office Ortiz had served with the California Highway Patrol for 28 years. He is survived by his wife, parents, and sister.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 28 years
- Badge 10428
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Most Recent Reflection
View all 156 ReflectionsI saw your memorial sign on the highway today. I have never been to LA, I have no connection with US, I have no reason to feel so moved when I read your story. I spent 5 days in LA on a business trip but I will take home with me your story, and strength and togetherness shown by your community. Your memory lives on in people who never knew you.
Alan
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May 3, 2025
