CHP Memorial Wall Foundation

With heavy hearts we announce the End of Watch for Antelope Valley CHP Officer Andy Ornelas, ID 21685. On November 23, 2020, at approximately 7:05 pm, Officer ...Ornelas was riding his departmental motorcycle when a motorist pulled from the right shoulder to make a U-turn directly in his path. Officer Ornelas’ motorcycle struck the other vehicle, causing him to be thrown from his motorcycle. Officer Ornelas was transported to Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster. Despite significant life-saving efforts by medical personnel, on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Officer Ornelas succumbed to his injuries. Officer Ornelas is survived by his wife, mother, father, brother, and sister. Officer Ornelas was a member of the Department for four years.

Thank you, CHP for making our roadways safer.

Today, our Vice President, Retired CHP Chief, Mr. Ernie Sanchez had the honor of meeting with the wife of Officer Ornelas to express our condolences and to present Ms. Ornelas with a check on behalf of the Foundation. Please see photo below. The board of our Foundation would like to thank each of you for your support and generosity. It means so much to so many. Without your support and generosity, we would not be able to do the things we do. From the bottom of our hea...rts THANK YOU to each and everyone of you!!! We also ask that you please keep the Ornelas family in your prayers. ... never to be forgotten

Please be safe and careful out there.

Please keep the family, friends and Sacramento S.O. in your prayers during this difficult time.