CHP Officer Dies In Motorcycle Crash
LAKE ELSINORE (CBS13) — A CHP motorcycle officer has died in the line of duty.
Officer Steve Licon was struck by a car today on Interstate 15, just outside of Lake Elsinore in Southern California.
Our hearts are heavy after the immeasurable loss of a friend, father, husband, and hero. Sergeant Steve Licon, #13348, of the CHP Riverside Area made the ultimate sacrifice today while serving his community. Rest easy brother, we have the watch from here. pic.twitter.com/pGbb8ZB1re
— CHP Valley Division (@CHP_Valley) April 7, 2019
The motorcycle appeared to be pinned between two cars.
H80 and hundreds of Sergeant Steve Licon's @californiahighwaypatrol brothers and sisters escort him from Inland Valley Medical Center to the Riverside County Coroner's Office. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends and the entire @chp_riverside office. Sir, we'll take it from here. #chp #chpinlandairops #eow #safety #service #security @ktla5news @abc7la @foxla @nbcla @cbsla
Posted by CHP - Inland Division Air Operations on Saturday, April 6, 2019
The officer was airlifted to a hospital and where he died shortly after.