Lincoln Police Department, Nebraska
End of Watch Monday, September 26, 1949
Add to My HeroesRichard Ervin Leyden
Officer Leyden was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a speeding car. Another car turned in front of him on 16th Street between G Street and H Street, causing a collision. Officer Leyden was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries two hours later.
Officer Leyden was a U.S Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Lincoln Police Department for less than two years. He is survived by his parents, sister, two brothers and his fiance. He was to be married the Sunday following the accident.
Bio
- Age 23
- Tour 1 year, 9 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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