Leonard W. Winney.
Officer Leonard Winney was killed in a motorcycle collision while pursuing a speeding motorist on the Santa Ana Canyon at Imperial Highway in Anaheim. Officer Winney was traveling west on Santa Ana Canyon Road when a gravel truck turned left in front of Officer Winney. He was unable to stop his motorcycle and crashed into the truck. The driver was acquitted of misdemeanor manslaughter. Officer Winney was a United States Navy Korean War veteran and served with the California Highway Patrol for three years. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents, two brothers, a half-brother, and six sisters. One of his brothers also served with the California Highway Patrol.
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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 Winney gave the California Highway Patrol 3 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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