U.S. Navy · United States 
Wayne Presley
1981
Wayne Richard Presley served the U.S. Navy for 10 years. Wayne also served in the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Police Officer Wayne Presley was struck and killed by a drunk driver at the scene of a disabled truck. Officer Presley and his partner had just gotten back on their motorcycles when the drunk driver hit them at a high rate of speed. Officer Presley was thrown into the truck, and his partner was knocked onto the curb. His partner received major injuries but survived. A 39-year-old woman was charged with felony drunk driving and manslaughter. She was convicted of both charges, sentenced to five years probation, and fined $1,000. Officer Presley was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served in law enforcement for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1961 – 1972
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Downey Police Department
Police Officer
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