California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Friday, November 25, 1955
Add to My HeroesCharles D. Goss
Officer Charles Goss was killed in an automobile accident on Highway 152 and the Ash Slough Bridge during foggy conditions.
Officer Goss was transporting a few passengers injured in another accident to a Chowchilla clinic. A vehicle attempting to pass a truck struck his cruiser head-on. His passengers and the driver of the other vehicle were critically injured. Officer Goss died at the scene.
The driver was convicted of manslaughter.
Officer Goss was a United States Navy WWII veteran and had served with the California Highway Patrol for three years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
He is buried at Arbor Vitae Cemetery in Madera, Madera County, California.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsOn this 69th anniversary of your tragic death I want to thank you for your service not only to the Citizens of California but also to this Country we call home.
Rest knowing that your service and sacrifice is not forgotten.
Continue to rest in peace Officer Goss.
Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
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