Police Officer Richard D. Vigneault, Springfield Police Department, Massachusetts

Police Officer Richard D. Vigneault

Springfield Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Wednesday, April 11, 1973

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Richard D. Vigneault

Police Officer Richard Vigneault was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver on Worthington Street at 1:35 am.

Officer Vigneault had served with the Springfield Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Not available

Impaired Driver, vehicle crash

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Officer Vigneault, it has been 50 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 that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

April 11, 2023