Ridgefield Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Sunday, July 31, 1932
John Kingsley Palmer
Police Officer Jack Palmer was killed in a motorcycle accident while en route to a complaint about a fight at a local baseball game.
His police motorcycle collided with an automobile at the intersection of East Ridge Street and Governor Street. Officer Palmer suffered fatal injuries as a result of the accident.
In 1996 a city street, Palmer Court, was named in his honor.
Bio
- Age Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsOfficer Palmer,
On today, the 86th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Ridgefield. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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