Connecticut State Police, Connecticut
End of Watch Friday, November 13, 1992
Add to My HeroesEdward W. Truelove
Auxiliary Trooper Edward Truelove was killed when his patrol car was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer and burst into flames on I-84, at its junction with Route 70, in Cheshire.
He was calling in a disabled vehicle at the time of the accident. Prior to the accident, he had directed the occupants of the disabled vehicle to climb onto a nearby embankment to stay out of harm's way.
Trooper Truelove had served with the Connecticut State Police for over 20 years. He was survived by his three sisters.
Bio
- Age 72
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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