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Resided:
CA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Dec. 09, 1970
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 32 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Tulare County Sheriff's Office
CA
USA
Dept. Type:
County/Police
Hero's Rank:
Deputy
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Accident - Police
On The Job:
10 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
CA
USA
Wed. Dec. 09, 1970
Summary:
Deputy Magana was killed when his patrol car was struck by a train in heavy fog at an unprotected crossing on State Route 201 near Cutler, California. At the time of the accident he was responding to a possible burglar alarm at the Stone Corral Irrigation Water District office.
Deputy Magana had served with the Tulare County Sheriff's Office for 2 years. He had previously served as assistant chief of the Fowler Police Department for 8 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
