William P. Sniffen served in the U.S. Air Force.
Officer William Sniffen was killed in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a speeding motorist on the Nimitz Freeway at 8:30 p.m. The vehicle he was pursuing rear-ended a stalled car and burst into flames. Officer Sniffen was unable to stop and slid underneath the burning vehicle. The subject he was pursuing was arrested for felony drunk driving and felony manslaughter. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 45 days in jail and three years of probation. Officer Sniffen was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the California Highway Patrol for seven years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Officer Sniffen gave the California Highway Patrol 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of California, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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