Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch: Monday, December 22, 1975
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 102
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: December 22, 1975
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Convicted of Reckless Driving
Investigator Harry Allen was struck by a vehicle while investigating the scene of an earlier accident. While taking measurements in the roadway a second vehicle struck him, carrying him 150 feet before he fell to the ground.
The driver was convicted of careless and reckless driving and fined $25.
Investigator Allen had served with the agency for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.