WALTER W HANNAN JR

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Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 59-E: 9
Department: Los Angeles County, California, S.O.
End of Watch: May 3, 1978
Cause: AUTO
Age: 29
Years of Service: 6
Description: Deputy Hannan was killed while responding to an officer needs assistance call. He and his partner were responding with their emergency equipment activated to assist another deputy who had requested assistance. A vehicle pulled in front of Deputy Hannan's patrol car, causing him to take evasive action to prevent hitting the vehicle. He lost control of the patrol car, which struck a metal utility pole killing Deputy Hannan instantly. Deputy Hannan's partner was severely injured and was later medically retired.
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