Lake Elsinore, CA — On April 6, 2019, at approximately 4:26 PM, CHP Sergeant Steve Licon was struck and killed on Interstate 15 near Lake Elsinore by a suspected DUI driver. Riverside Sergeant Licon was a 27-year veteran of the California Highway Patrol.
Sergeant Licon was conducting a traffic stop behind a Chrysler sedan when a gray Toyota Corolla crashed into his motorcycle. He was airlifted to Inland Valley Medical Center where he tragically died from his injuries.
Licon was a beloved sergeant who mentored other officers. His presence will be missed by all those who knew him.
Sergeant Licon is survived by his wife and two daughters.
“This story of yet another officer dying while keeping our community safe breaks our hearts,” said Brad Houle, CAHP Credit Union President. “Sergeant Licon was a model sergeant, husband, and father. We grieve with his family during this trying time.”
Please keep Sergeant Licon’s family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers as we mourn this heartbreaking loss.
The CAHP Credit Union has established a memorial fund in honor of Sergeant Licon. One-hundred percent of all donations received will go directly to Sergeant Licon’s wife and children. The CAHP Credit Union is covering all processing fees and administrative responsibilities. Thank you for your continued support.
Donations can be made on the CAHP Credit Union website (https://www.cahpcu.org/SergeantSteveLiconMemorialFund) or mailed to:
Sergeant Steve Licon Memorial Fund
CAHP Credit Union
P.O. Box 276507
Sacramento, CA 95827-6507
CAHP Credit Union has a membership of over 18,000 and is dedicated to matching the integrity, judgement and courtesy displayed by our peace officer members every day, in providing financial services whenever and wherever they need access to CAHP Credit Union.
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