Hero California cop Chad Swanson, 35, who survived the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting after being shot in the arm, dies in a motorcycle accident on his way to work, leaving behind his wife and three sons
- Chad Swanson, 35, crashed a car on Interstate 405 at 5 a.m. and died at the hospital
- He was known as a hero for helping victims during the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, which killed 58 people and injured 527
- His wife thanked people for their support and asked them to take her children into account
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A Southern California police officer considered the hero of one of the nation’s deadliest mass shootings was killed in a motorcycle accident.
Manhattan Beach Police Officer Chad Swanson, 35, crashed a car on Interstate 405 at 5 a.m. Oct. 4, according to the California Highway Patrol. He died in hospital.
CHP Officer Steve Carapia believes the car that struck Swanson’s police motorcycle was first struck by another vehicle that likely “unsafely changed lanes,” causing a chain reaction.
Investigators are investigating whether a fourth vehicle may have been involved in the crash.
Another person was also taken to hospital with injuries. Their condition is not yet known.
Manhattan Beach Police Officer Chad Swanson, 35, crashed a car at 5 a.m. on Interstate 405, according to the California Highway Patrol. He died in hospital.
CHP Officer Steve Carapia believes the car that struck Swanson’s police motorcycle was first struck by another vehicle that likely made “an unsafe lane change,” leading to a chain reaction
Wife Hailey Swanson thanked people for their support and asked them to take her sons into consideration on Instagram
During a news conference, Lt. Kelly Benjamin said Swanson “loved riding his motorcycle, but most importantly, Chad loved his wife and three boys.”
‘He had an infectious smile and was positive. He was a pleasure to work with. We are in pain, we are grieving, she added.
Swanson was a 13-year veteran of his department and became a motorcycle officer in 2017.
He was hailed as a hero for helping victims during the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, which killed 58 people and injured 527.
The 72-minute shooting took place at the Route 91 Harvest Festival and the shooters were multi-millionaire Stephen Craig Paddock.
Swanson, who was shot in the arm, was seen helping victims at the scene.
At the time he said Daily breeze‘I just wanted to try to help as many people as possible. At a certain point we realized that there were no more people in the concert hall that we could help.
“We checked the entire area to make sure we didn’t miss anyone.”
He was known as a hero for helping victims during the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting
The 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting killed 58 people and injured 527
A procession honoring Manhattan Beach Police Officer Chad Swanson moves through Gardena, California to the county coroner’s office
A procession was held yesterday by the Manhattan Beach Police Department in Swanson’s honor. It went through Gardena and ended at the county coroner’s office.
His wife, Hailey Swanson, thanked people for their support and asked them to take her sons into consideration on Instagram.
She wrote, “As some of you may have heard, Chad passed away this morning. I appreciate the support as we try to figure out what life looks like now and until I find the right time and way to tell my boys, please keep my children in mind.
‘Little ears are always listening and I want to protect them as best as possible.’
The Upland Police Department also posted a tribute to the late officer on Instagram.
The department wrote, “On behalf of the Upland Police Department, we extend our condolences and prayers to the Swanson family and the entire @manhattanbchpd family.”