Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, April 27, 1965
Add to My HeroesCharles Austin Pryor
Patrolman Charles Pryor was killed when his patrol car collided with a truck on U.S. 87-287, a little over three miles south of the Moore County line.
The truck was turning left across the southbound lanes, and Patrolman Pryor was traveling south. The truck and patrol car struck almost head-on, flipping the car over and landing 75 feet from the impact. Patrolman Pryor was killed instantly. Three men in the truck were injured.
Patrolman Pryor was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Highway Patrol for three years, assigned to Dumas. He was survived by his wife, infant son, parents, five sisters, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsPatrolman Pryor,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
April 27, 2025
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