Connecticut State Police, Connecticut
End of Watch Saturday, November 14, 1925
Add to My HeroesBartholomew M. Skelly
Trooper Bartholomew Skelly was killed in a motorcycle crash in Clinton while returning from duty at the Yale Bowl, in New Haven, during a football game.
Another motor officer driving in front of Trooper Skelly suddenly stopped, causing Trooper Skelly to take evasive action. He was thrown from his motorcycle and sustained severe head injuries. He was taken to the home of a doctor who lived nearby but died several hours later.
Trooper Skelly was survived by his wife and three young children. He was killed on the seventh birthday of one of his sons.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsTrooper Skelly, it has been 99 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Connecticut.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
November 14, 2024
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