CHP officer killed in Highway 99 crash with semi-truck on major Central Valley freight route
CHP had gone nearly six years without a line-of-duty death. That changed Sunday evening near Tipton, California. The post CHP officer killed in Highway 99 crash with semi-truck on major Central Valley freight route appeared first on FreightWaves .
California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Liles lost his life on September 28 when his motorcycle crashed with a semi-truck on Highway 99 near Tipton, Central Valley. The accident occurred south of Avenue 152 and prompted emergency responders to provide life-saving assistance, yet Liles succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Liles, 44, was a 16-year veteran of the CHP, having graduated from the academy in 2010 and served in various locations including San Jose, Hayward, Fresno, and Visalia. He became the first line-of-duty death for CHP since 2020.
The crash took place around 5:11 p.m. near State Route 190, with the CHP not releasing any further details regarding the cause of the collision. Governor Gavin Newsom expressed his condolences, stating that Liles dedicated his life to serving communities. Flags at the Capitol and Capitol Annex Swing Space were lowered to half-staff in honor of Liles, and the CHP 11-99 Foundation announced $50,000 in emergency and death benefits for his family.
A Bell Toll Tribute was held at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento to pay tribute to the fallen officer, with Commissioner Sean Duryee, Chief Mike Lehman, family, friends, law enforcement, and CHP personnel in attendance. The cause of death and any potential citations or contributing factors remain pending further investigation.
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