Trooper Charles R. Lilly, California Highway Patrol, California

Trooper Charles R. Lilly

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Sunday, October 29, 1967

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Charles R. Lilly

Trooper Charles Lilly was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while he and his partner conducted a traffic stop. He was standing beside the car of a speeding driver when the car struck him. The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended minutes later when Trooper Lilly's partner pursued and forced him off the road.

The 27-year-old driver was charged with felony drunk driving, hit-and-run, and manslaughter.

Trooper Lilly had served with the California Highway Patrol for two years.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 2 years
Badge 4029

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Apprehended

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it has been 57 years since that reckless drunk driver killed you.
Please know that the sacrifice you made that day will never be forgotten.
Your Family, friends and co workers still miss you.
Rest in peace.

Elizabeth Haugen Mosqueda.
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

October 29, 2024