Trooper Bartholomew M. Skelly, Connecticut State Police, Connecticut

Trooper Bartholomew M. Skelly

Connecticut State Police, Connecticut

End of Watch Saturday, November 14, 1925

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Bartholomew M. Skelly

Trooper Bartholomew Skelly was killed in a motorcycle crash in Clinton while returning from duty at the Yale Bowl, in New Haven, during a football game.

Another motor officer driving in front of Trooper Skelly suddenly stopped, causing Trooper Skelly to take evasive action. He was thrown from his motorcycle and sustained severe head injuries. He was taken to the home of a doctor who lived nearby but died several hours later.

Trooper Skelly was survived by his wife and three young children. He was killed on the seventh birthday of one of his sons.

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Age 34
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Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

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Trooper Skelly,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Connecticut. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 14, 2025