Trooper Bartholomew M. Skelly
Connecticut State Police
Connecticut
End of Watch: Saturday, November 14, 1925

Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident
Date of Incident: Saturday, November 14, 1925
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Skelly was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty at the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut, during a football game. Another motor officer driving in front of Trooper Skelly suddenly stopped, causing Trooper Skelly to take evasive action. He was thrown from his motorcycle and sustained severe head injuries. He was taken to the home of a doctor who lived nearby, but died several hours later.

Trooper Skelly was survived by his wife and three young children. He was killed on the seventh birthday of one of his sons.