California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Thursday, June 3, 2004
Add to My HeroesJames M. Goodman
Officer James Goodman was killed when his motorcycle collided head-on with a minivan as he was pursuing a suspect involved in an earlier accident in Redlands.
The collision occurred when Officer Goodman entered the intersection at Lugonia Avenue and Nevada Street during the pursuit.
He was transported to Loma Linda University Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
The driver of the vehicle Officer Goodman was pursuing continued to flee and remains at large.
Officer Goodman was a United States Army veteran and had served with the California Highway Patrol for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, two brothers, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 20 years
- Badge 11144
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender At large
Most Recent Reflection
View all 159 ReflectionsMr. & Mrs. Goodman are truly 2 of the most "Kindess Souls" I have ever had the Honor to meet. To this Day. I am witness to the Ever Lasting Moments They Graced My Life. FAIRWINDS!
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