| March 20, 1945
Harold W. Irwin, Motor Patrolman, Long Beach California Police Department Officer Irwin was on his motorcycle in pursuit of a speeding vehicle when he was struck by a vehicle that had pulled into his traffic lane from a parking lane without signaling. Officer Irwin died that night. |
| May 17, 1945
Officer Norman A. Kessler California Highway Patrol, CA Officer Norman A. Kessler was pursuing a traffic violator when his motorcycle developed a high speed wobble after striking a rough spot in the highway pavement. Kessler lost control and skidded 200 feet before crashing. The 36-year-old patrol officer was killed almost instantly. Kessler had served in Tulare County since graduating from the CHP Academy in 1942. |
| May 29, 1945
Willard H. Santel Reading Police Department, OH Motorcycle Accident |
| June 30, 1945
Officer James B. Dalziel California Highway Patrol, CA Officer James B. Dalziel was returning from duty on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge shortly after midnight when a vehicle drove directly in front of his motorcycle. The collision killed the patrolman instantly. Dalziel was a 28-year veteran of law enforcement service that began in 1917 with the San Mateo County Motor Patrol and continued uninterrupted when the county unit merged with the CHP. The 55-year-old patrolman had served on the Bay Bridge since 1941. |
| July 12, 1945
Officer James H. Vande Weg California Highway Patrol, CA Officer James H. VandeWeg was responding to an emergency call when a truck pulled directly in his path. VandeWeg was unable to stop and his motorcycle crashed into the truck. The 30-year-old officer suffered critical injuries and died just hours later. VandeWeg had previously served with the Redondo Beach Police Department and with the Burbank Police Department until joining the CHP in 1942. |
| August 01,
1945
Raymond Wenner Brown County Sheriff's Department, WI Motorcycle Accident |
| September 12,
1945
Officer Harold E. Nichols California Highway Patrol, CA Officer Harold E. Nichols' motorcycle skidded and crashed when it ran across a slippery area of the road. Nichols was killed instantly. The 42-year-old patrolman had served continuously in Kern County since joining the CHP in 1930. The 15-year CHP veteran held numerous medals for expert marksmanship. |
| October 14,
1945
Policeman Isaac L. Lankford Los Angeles Police Department, CA Policeman Lankford was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty. |
| October 18,
1945
Otto S. Hillock San Antonio Police Department, TX Motorcycle Accident |
| October 25,
1945
Motorcycle Officer Roy W. Costello Chicago Police Department, IL Officer Costello was killed when he struck the rear of a vehicle while on routine patrol. He had been with the agency for 21 years and was survived by his wife and four children. |
| November 18,
1945
Cecil W. Singer, Motor Patrolman, Long Beach California Police Department Officer Singer was on patrol on his motorcycle when he was injured in a traffic accident at 17th and Cherry. Officer Singer died two days later from the injuries he suffered in the accident. |