Frank M. Epperson
1954
Frank M. Epperson.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer Frank Epperson was killed in a motorcycle crash while attempting to pass a truck in an attempt to stop two speeding vehicles on Highway 99 (modern day I-10) near Thousand Palms. The truck began to make a left turn in front of the car causing a collision. Officer Epperson was a Korean War veteran and had served with the California Highway Patrol for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 4-year-old son.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
California Highway Patrol
Officer
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