Officer Charles O. Woodworth

Officer Charles O. Woodworth | California Highway Patrol, California
California Highway Patrol, California
Officer Charles O. Woodworth

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Wednesday, August 12, 1964

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Charles O. Woodworth

Officer Charles Woodworth succumbed to injuries received in a motorcycle accident two weeks earlier in Sonoma Valley. He was on patrol and had just pulled away from a stop sign to stop a car when his motorcycle was hit broadside by another vehicle.

Officer Woodworth had been with the California Highway Patrol for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and seven children.

Bio

  • Age 39
  • Tour 12 years
  • Badge 1685

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash
  • Incident Date Monday, July 27, 1964

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Officer Woodworth,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of California. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 13, 2024

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