(CA) Vacaville Police Officer Struck & Killed during Traffic Stop
On Thursday, July 11, 2024, at approximately 10:24 a.m., officers assigned to the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) Solano Area office were notified of a crash involving a Vacaville Police Department motorcycle officer that occurred in the intersection of Leisure Town Road and Orange Drive, in the city of Vacaville. Once on scene, CHP officers learned that a Vacaville Police Department motorcycle officer was conducting a traffic stop when he was struck from behind by another vehicle. The officer began receiving medical aid on scene and was transported to a local hospital for treatment where tragically, he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the vehicle that struck the officer attempted to flee the scene on foot, however, she was detained by bystanders who witnessed the crash. CHP investigators contacted the driver, 24-year-old Serena C.J. Rodriguez of Auburn, and determined she was driving her vehicle while under the influence of drugs. Rodriguez was taken into custody and subsequently booked into Solano County Jail on charges of homicide and driving under the influence causing injury and/or death.
On behalf of the California Highway Patrol, we offer our most sincere condolences to the Vacaville Police Department and the family and friends of Officer Matthew Bowen. Officer Bowen’s sacrifice will never be forgotten, and we will continue to hold those closest to him in our hearts. This is an ongoing investigation, and no additional information is available at this time.
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