Connecticut State Police, Connecticut
End of Watch Wednesday, November 22, 1989
Add to My HeroesJorge A. Agosto
Trooper Jorge Agosto was struck and killed by a vehicle while working a Thanksgiving holiday traffic detail on I-95 just south of Exit 5 in Greenwich.
He had stopped to assist another trooper on a traffic stop. He was struck by a car while walking on the shoulder of the highway. The driver of the car that struck him had been suffering a diabetic seizure at the time of the crash.
Trooper Agosto had served with the Connecticut State Police for two years and was assigned to Troop L.
Trooper Agosto also served with the U.S. Marine Corps as a member of the 4th Marine Air Wing and was stationed at Naval Air Station South Weymouth, Massachusetts.
He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 787
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsTrooper Agosto,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a LEO but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Semper Fi DevilDog!
A fellow LEO;former Marine
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