Richard L. Simpson.
Officer Richard Simpson was killed in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Main and Doris Streets in Porterville at 2:30 pm. Officer Simpson was en route to serve a warrant when he was notified of a severe accident nearby. As he traveled north on Main Street to the scene with his lights and sirens on, he was struck by a vehicle turning east. He succumbed to his injuries before arriving at the hospital. Officer Simpson was a United States WWII veteran who had just returned to the California Highway Patrol, serving for almost two years.
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In tribute
You barely got started.
Officer Simpson gave the California Highway Patrol 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the people of California. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Simpson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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