Monterey County State Traffic Force, California
End of Watch: Sunday, August 26, 1923
Age: 27
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: August 26, 1923
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
State Traffic Officer Charles Alvitre was killed in a motorcycle crash on the San Juan Grade Road.
He descended the San Juan Grade Road when he lost control, rounding a turn. He was thrown to the ground, suffering a fractured skull.
Officer Alvitre was a Monterey County Traffic Squad member, which pre-dates the California Highway Patrol that was not established until August 1929.
Officer Alvitre was a United States Army veteran of WWI, serving as a private in the 103 Aero Squadron. He was survived by his expectant wife, two sons, and parents. His daughter was born three months after his death.
He is buried in the Old Calvary Cemetery in Salinas, California.