According to witnesses, the policeman in the Clinton motorcade was thrown at least 20 yards off his motorcycle; he and his motorcycle slammed into a three-foot wall.

“We are just heartsick over this loss of life in the line of duty,” Sen. Hillary Clinton told reporters. Hillary Clinton said she had already called the chief of police and would call the family of the officer to express her condolences as soon as it was appropriate.

“This reminds us once again what men and women in law enforcement do every single day. It is important that we respect and appreciate their service. I certainly am grateful for all they do for me and more importantly what they do for the citizens of Dallas and cities across the country,” a somber Hillary Clinton said.