Colonial Heights Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch: Friday, December 24, 1948
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: December 24, 1948
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Curtis Mason was killed in an automobile accident while attempting to stop a traffic violator on Boulevard. He was attempting to pass a bus and a taxi cab when the taxi turned in front him, causing him to take evasive action. His patrol car crossed the roadway and struck an oil truck.
Patrolman Mason had served with the agency for 17 years. He was the fifth officer hired onto the department. He was survived by his wife, two sons, mother, and two brothers.