Kansas City Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch: Monday, August 12, 1968
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 596
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: August 9, 1968
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman David Woodson succumbed to injuries sustained when his patrol was struck by a stolen car that ran a stop sign at the corner of 41st Street and Olive Street. He died three days later from his injuries.
Patrolman Woodson had served with the Kansas City Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife, son and daughter.