Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Matt Redding was struck and killed by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver.
He was in the process of closing off a portion of Highway 65 as other members the Rocklin Police Department assisted another agency perform a high-risk vehicle stop on four vehicles at 0400 hours. He had just finished laying out a cone pattern when a pickup pulled out of the lane of exiting traffic. Officer Redding's ride-along observed the vehicle driving towards Officer Redding and attempted to warn him. As Officer Redding jumped out of the way he was struck by the vehicle, which then continued driving down the closed section of Highway 65.
Officers who had been involved in the high risk traffic stop observed the vehicle attempting to exit at the next exit. Not knowing what had happened, but seeing the vehicle on the closed section of roadway with body damage, they stopped the vehicle as it exited. As they stopped the vehicle Officer Redding's ride-along broadcast an "officer down" call and stated Officer Redding had been struck by a vehicle.
The driver was arrested and charged with DUI, felony hit and run, and manslaughter. The charges were later upgraded to second degree murder, gross vehicular manslaughter with enhancements, and evading arrest. He was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to serve 15 years to life.
Officer Redding was taken to Sutter Roseville Hospital where he died from his injuries.
Officer Redding had served with the Rocklin Police Department for 4 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his fiance, parents and brother.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Redding gave the Rocklin Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rocklin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Redding.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Matthew John Redding 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 Rocklin Police Dept., 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Matthew John Redding's cause is highlighted.
How Matthew John Redding Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 15 years to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Matthew John Redding is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Matthew John Redding was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
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