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Vacaville Police Officer Killed While Making a Traffic Stop
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By Anthony W. Haddad
Published 1 year ago on
July 12, 2024

Vacaville Police Department motorcycle officer Matthew Bowen was killed Thursday during a traffic stop after being struck by a vehicle driven by a woman allegedly under the influence of drugs. She was arrested on charges of homicide and DUI. (Vacaville PD)

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A Vacaville Police Department motorcycle officer was killed in a collision Thursday morning while conducting a traffic stop, the California Highway Patrol reported.

Another vehicle struck officer Matthew Bowen from behind during the traffic stop. Bowen received medical aid on the scene and was transported to the hospital where he died.

The driver of the vehicle, identified as Serena C.J. Rodriguez, 24, of Auburn, attempted to flee the scene on foot.

Bystanders who witnessed the crash detained Rodriguez until CHP officers arrived.

An investigation showed that Rodriguez was under the influence of drugs, authorities said. She was taken into custody and booked into Solano County Jail on charges of homicide and driving under the influence causing injury and/or death.

CHP said the investigation is ongoing.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.

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