DAVID DUANE IRWIN

Officer Rank: Traffic Officer
Memorial Panel: 49-W: 27
Department: California Highway Patrol
End of Watch: September 18, 2000
Cause: PHYS
Age: 54
Years of Service: 14
Description: On December 27, 1985, Traffic Officer Irwin completed his shift and was en route to headquarters for a debriefing. While riding his department motorcycle, Officer Irwin abruptly braked to avoid a collision. His motorcycle slid into the intersection and was struck by a vehicle. Officer Irwin sustained multiple injuries which rendered him a paraplegic. Officer Irwin died of blood poisoning nearly 15 years later, on September 18, 2000.
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