Roll of Honor
Incident
Jailer William Sickler was killed in a motorcycle crash while he and another officer were serving papers on individuals who had failed to appear in traffic court.
Both officers were riding on the same motorcycle when it is believed to have collided with another vehicle on the highway approximately 70 miles south of El Segundo. A witness discovered the motorcycle wreckage and both officers laying in the roadway. The vehicle they collided with fled the scene.
They were both transported to a hospital in La Jolla where Jailer Sickler succumbed to his injuries.
Jailer Sickler was survived by his wife and children.
Survivors
Jailer Sickler was survived by his wife and children.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Jailer Sickler served with the South Gate Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the South Gate community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Jailer Sickler.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Jailer William Sickler is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At South Gate Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William Sickler's cause is highlighted.
How William Sickler Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Sickler is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Sickler was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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