The California Highway Patrol says 52-year-old Robert Rodriguez and his wife Kathy were riding a motorcycle on Highway 198 near 7th Avenue last Saturday.
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An oncoming truck traveled across the median of the road, hitting the couple head-on.
Robert died at the scene -- and Kathy was airlifted to the hospital with major injuries.
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A fundraising campaign has been set up through the Peace Officers Research Association of California.
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Organizers say the couple met at the Kings County Juvenile Center more than 20 years ago while working as juvenile corrections officers.
Robert recently retired as a lieutenant in April of 2021.
He also served in the U.S. Army.
Any donations will support Kathy Rodriguez's recovery and other financial burdens. To donate, click here.