Trooper James W. Lambert
Connecticut State Police
Connecticut
End of Watch: Saturday, October 29, 1960

Biographical Info
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 7 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Saturday, October 29, 1960
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Lambert was struck and killed by a drunk driver while on duty in Bethel.

Trooper Lambert had only been with the agency for 7 months and was survived by his parents. An annual award, the Trooper James W. Lambert Award, was created in his honor to recognize young adults for who perform life saving acts.