Officer Frank M. Epperson

Officer Frank M. Epperson | California Highway Patrol, California Officer Frank M. Epperson | California Highway Patrol, CaliforniaOfficer Frank M. Epperson | California Highway Patrol, California
California Highway Patrol, California
Officer Frank M. Epperson | California Highway Patrol, California
Officer Frank M. Epperson | California Highway Patrol, California
Officer Frank M. Epperson | California Highway Patrol, California
Officer Frank M. Epperson

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Friday, July 2, 1954

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Frank M. Epperson

Officer Frank Epperson was killed in a motorcycle crash while attempting to pass a truck in an attempt to stop two speeding vehicles on Highway 99 (modern day I-10) near Thousand Palms.

The truck began to make a left turn in front of the car causing a collision.

Officer Epperson was a Korean War veteran and had served with the California Highway Patrol for six years. He was survived by his wife and 4-year-old son.

Bio

  • Age 39
  • Tour 6 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

motor officer, motorcycle crash, traffic patrol

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Officer Epperson,
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. Army during World War II and the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 2, 2024

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