U.S. Navy · United States 
Martin Tripptree
1965
Martin J. Tripptree served the U.S. Navy for 6 years.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer Martin Tripptree succumbed to head injuries received over one year earlier when his police motorcycle was struck by an automobile. On April 22, 1964, a car collided with Officer Tripptree's patrol motorcycle at Hollister and Lincoln Avenue in Carmichael. He was transferred to Arden Community Hospital with leg, hip, and head injuries. He continued to undergo several surgeries for head injuries before passing away on December 15, 1965. Officer Tripptree was a United States Navy World War II veteran and had served with the California Highway Patrol for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, son, father, sister, and five brothers.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1943 – 1949
Also Served
California Highway Patrol
Officer
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