Stockton, CA – The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is mourning the loss of Cadet Peter Lopez-Pelaez, 24, who died in a traffic crash on October 19, 2025, in Stockton, according to a statement released by the department Tuesday.
According to CHP, Lopez-Pelaez was a member of Cadet Training Class IV-25 and had been with the department since August 11, 2025. He was reportedly nearing the completion of his training at the CHP Academy when the fatal crash occurred.
CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee extended condolences to Lopez-Pelaez’s loved ones, saying, “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Cadet Lopez-Pelaez. The loss of any member of our CHP family is deeply felt throughout the Department.”
Funeral arrangements for Lopez-Pelaez are still pending, officials said. The CHP has not yet released additional details about the crash, including the cause or whether other vehicles were involved.
The department described Lopez-Pelaez as a dedicated cadet who had been preparing to join the ranks of California’s highway patrol officers in the coming weeks.
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