Officer Brett James Oswald

Officer Brett James Oswald

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Sunday, June 27, 2010

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Brett James Oswald

Officer Brett Oswald was killed when he was struck by a vehicle at the scene of an abandoned vehicle.

He responded to a report that a vehicle had hit a tree on South River Road, near Spanish Camp Road in Paso Robles. After investigating, Officer Oswald determined that no accident had occurred and that the vehicle was abandoned. He called for a tow truck and was waiting next to his patrol car when a passing vehicle crossed the double yellow lines and struck the patrol car. The force of the impact pushed the patrol car into him.

Officer Oswald was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.

The suspect was arrested and charged with felony vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and driving with a suspended license. She was found guilty of second-degree murder.

Officer Oswald had served with the California Highway Patrol for 20 years. He is survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 47
  • Tour 20 years
  • Badge 13164

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle

disabled motorist

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WHEN A POLICE OFFICER DIES, NOT ONLY DOES IT AFFECT HIS CO-WORKERS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY.........BUT ENTIRE NATION. ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS BRETT NEVER FORGOTTEN

SUSAN JOHNSON
Retired Law Enforcement Dispatcher

June 28, 2024

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