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U.S. Army · United States 
Leland Bond
1929
Leland Stanford Bond served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Traffic Officer Leland Bond was killed in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a speeding vehicle along the County Highway (modern-day El Camino Real), near Jenevein Avenue, in San Bruno.
As he pursued the vehicle, another car attempted to enter the roadway from a service station and pulled into Officer Bond's path. He was unable to avoid a collision and struck the vehicle. He was thrown approximately 20 feet and was killed instantly.
Officer Bond was a United States WWI Army veteran and had served with the San Mateo County State Traffic Force for 15 years.
As he pursued the vehicle, another car attempted to enter the roadway from a service station and pulled into Officer Bond's path. He was unable to avoid a collision and struck the vehicle. He was thrown approximately 20 feet and was killed instantly.
Officer Bond was a United States WWI Army veteran and had served with the San Mateo County State Traffic Force for 15 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, mother, and sister.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
San Mateo County State Traffic Force
Traffic Officer
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