From Kim Minugh and Chelsea Phua:
A fund has been established to assist the family of Sacramento County sheriff's deputy Larry Canfield, who died Wednesday in a motorcycle accident while on duty in Rancho Cordova.
Also, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ordered flags lowered across the state.
Donations can be made to the Larry Canfield Memorial Fund by visiting an Exchange Bank branch, or by sending a check. The bank has two locations in the region, one at 2320 Sunset Blvd., Suite 100, Rocklin, CA 95765; the other at 1420 Rocky Ridge Drive, Suite 190, Roseville, CA 95661.
The account's number is 1205001934 and the routing number is 121101985.
Canfield died at Mercy San Juan Medical Center shortly after he collided with a vehicle while riding his motorcycle eastbound on Coloma Road, near Sierra Madre Court. Early findings in the investigation indicate he was in pursuit of a speeding motorist and was attempting to pass another vehicle when that vehicle made a left turn and they collided.
The 13-year veteran and second-generation sheriff's deputy is survived by his wife, Michelle, and sons Tyler, 12, and Bryce, 10.
In ordering the flags lowered, Schwarzenegger expressed his condolences to family, friends and colleagues of Canfield.
Flags will be flown at half-staff in the deputy's honor.
Schwarzenegger said Canfield put his life on the line every day to protect people in his community.
"We are thankful for his commitment to public safety and know that Rancho Cordova is a better place because of his service," he said in a written statement. "Maria and I send our deepest condolences to Lawrence's family, friends and fellow deputies during his difficult time."
The Sheriff's Department provides police services to Rancho Cordova under a contract
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