On the evening of September 6, 1936, Constable Rawleigh was investigating and accident just outside of Manteca. During the investigation, Constable Rawleigh was struck by a passing vehicle. The injuries he suffered in the second accident, led to the amputation of both his legs. Sadly, on September 17, Constable Rawleigh died as a result on complications brought on by the injuries he suffered in the accident.