Connecticut State Police, Connecticut
End of Watch Saturday, October 22, 1932
Add to My HeroesLeonard H. Watson
Trooper Leonard Watson was killed in a motorcycle crash on the Waterbury-Cheshire Road (modern-day Route 70), in front of the Connecticut Quarries while en route to work crowd control at a Yale University football game in New Haven.
His motorcycle slid on a wet railroad crossing, and he was struck by an oncoming truck.
Trooper Watson had served with the Connecticut State Police for seven years. He was survived by his wife and 18-month-old daughter.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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View all 12 ReflectionsTrooper Watson, it has been 92 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 7 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Connecticut.
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