Patrolman Leroy S. Bedell
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Ohio
End of Watch: Tuesday, August 20, 1935

Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 9 months
Badge Number: 15

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident
Date of Incident: Tuesday, August 20, 1935
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Leroy Bedell was killed in a motorcycle accident while patrolling State Route 4 in Erie County. A dog lunged at his motorcycle, causing him to lose control as he attempted to avoid striking it. He was thrown onto the highway and suffered a broken neck.

Patrolman Bedell had served with the agency for almost 2 years and was stationed at Bellevue.