Officials Dedicate Rest Area to Slain Yolo Deputy Tony Diaz

Yolo County Deputy Tony Diaz was fatally shot near the Dunnigan rest area in June 2008 after a high-speed pursuit of a suspected drunk driver.

On Friday, the county honored Diaz's bravery by bestowing the rest area with his name.

The dedication was a collaboration between Assembly member Yamada and the Yolo County Sheriff’s office to honor the bravery of Deputy Diaz. Yamada authored Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 14 that authorized the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office and Caltrans to erect the two signs, which were paid for by private donations raised by Diaz’s family, friends and colleagues.