Oregon State Police, Oregon
End of Watch Thursday, September 7, 1950
Add to My HeroesWilliam Thomas Levinson
Trooper William Levinson was killed when his motorcycle collided with a train at the 12th and State Street railroad crossing.
It is believed that his motorcycle experienced a mechanical malfunction which caused it to lurch forward and strike the slow moving train. Trooper Levinson was caught underneath the train and dragged approximately 350 feet.
Trooper Levinson was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and had served with the Oregon State Police for nine months. He was survived by his wife and two small children.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 9 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
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