San Mateo County State Traffic Force, California
End of Watch Wednesday, June 12, 1929
Add to My HeroesLeland Stanford Bond
Traffic Officer Leland Bond was killed in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a speeding vehicle along the County Highway (modern-day El Camino Real), near Jenevein Avenue, in San Bruno.
As he pursued the vehicle, another car attempted to enter the roadway from a service station and pulled into Officer Bond's path. He was unable to avoid a collision and struck the vehicle. He was thrown approximately 20 feet and was killed instantly.
Officer Bond was a United States WWI Army veteran and had served with the San Mateo County State Traffic Force for 15 years. He was survived by his wife, mother, and sister.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Bond,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during WW I.
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