Trooper Carl P. Moller, Connecticut State Police, Connecticut

Trooper Carl P. Moller

Connecticut State Police, Connecticut

End of Watch Friday, February 13, 1976

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Carl P. Moller

Trooper Carl Moller was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in a dump truck while assisting a motorist on I-84, near the South Main Street exit, in West Hartford.

The driver of the car that Trooper Moller stopped to help was also killed. The driver who caused the crash fled the scene but turned himself into a Hartford police officer who was directing traffic. The man was charged with two counts of negligent homicide.

The 30-year-old subject was convicted of misconduct with a motor vehicle sentenced to two years probation.

Trooper Moller had served with the Connecticut State Police for six years. He was survived by his young daughter.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 6 years
Badge 657

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Commercial
Offender Sentenced to probation

hit-and-run

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Trooper Moller, it has been 48 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 6 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

February 13, 2024