Ralph Daniel Percival served in the U.S. Navy. Ralph served during the years of the Korean War and the Cold War.
Officer Ralph Percival was struck and killed by a drunk driver while on a traffic stop on Highway 280 near Farm Hill Boulevard in Redwood City at 5 pm. He had completed writing the citation and was returning to his motorcycle when he was struck. The 47-year-old subject was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to one year in prison. Officer Percival had been with the California Highway Patrol for 16 years.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Percival gave the California Highway Patrol 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of California. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Percival.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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