Trooper Leonard H. Watson, Connecticut State Police, Connecticut

Trooper Leonard H. Watson

Connecticut State Police, Connecticut

End of Watch Saturday, October 22, 1932

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Leonard 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

motorcycle

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Trooper 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.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 26, 2024