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Soledad Police Officer in dies motorcycle collision in San Jose



The City of Soledad announced on Tuesday, February 25 that one of their police officers had died in a traffic accident this past weekend. Interim Chief of Police Damon Wasson stated that Officer Kevin McArthur died in a motorcycle crash in San Jose. Officer McArthur has been in the Soledad Police Department since 2014 and was also a sergeant in the Army Reserve. In addition, Officer McArthur was also recognized two years straight as 'Officer of the Year' and is survived by his parents who reside in Salinas. Soledad City Manager Michael McHatten sent his condolences to Officer McArthur's family and friends in a message through a news release saying that, "I want to take this opportunity to extend my deepest condolences and prayers to his family and friends during this painful and difficult time," said McHatten. "This terrible loss is also a reminder of the tremendous debt of gratitude that we owe to our police officers who serve our city every day and put their lives on the line for our safety and well-being."
The Soledad Police department is accepting letters from the public in memory of Officer McArthur. To submit a letter, drop it off at the Soledad Police Department located at 236 Main St., Soledad, CA 93960.
Details of the crash have not released.

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