Florida Highway Patrol, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, October 25, 1947
Add to My HeroesLeroy C. Bender
Trooper Leroy Bender was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Sanford while assisting with removing a vehicle from a ditch on West 1st Street. The vehicle's mirror struck Trooper Bender in the head, causing a fatal injury. The driver later turned himself in and was charged with technical manslaughter.
Trooper Bender had served with the Florida Highway Patrol for 2 years.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Turned self in
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 25, 2020
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