U.S. Navy · United States 
Richard G. Woods
1969
Richard G. Woods served the U.S. Navy for 2 years. Richard served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer Richard Woods was killed in a motorcycle accident while en route to a court hearing.
He was attempting to switch lanes on the freeway when traffic suddenly stopped, causing him to strike the rear of a panel truck.
Officer Woods had been employed with the California Highway Patrol for three years.
He was attempting to switch lanes on the freeway when traffic suddenly stopped, causing him to strike the rear of a panel truck.
Officer Woods had been employed with the California Highway Patrol for three years.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1961 – 1963
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
California Highway Patrol
Officer
In Our Keeping
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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