Officer Charles 0. Woodworth was on patrol July 27, 1964 and had just pulled away from a stop sign when his motorcycle was struck broadside by an automobile. Woodworth sustained serious leg injuries from the impact of the crash, but his condition did not appear life-threatening. As he was recovering, Officer Woodworth suffered a fatal embolism attributed to the accident two weeks earlier.
Honor Roll
Tributes in honor of Officer Charles O. Woodworth
Daughter
He left behind his wife, Vera and seven kids. He loved being a motorcop and received a posthumous plaque from his duty on the Golden Gate Bridge in the late 50s/early 60s, where he stopped dozens of people from jumping.