Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana
End of Watch Saturday, March 30, 1996
Add to My HeroesLeon Henderson, Jr.
Senior Agent Leon Henderson was killed in a vehicle crash while en route to a reported drowning. Agent Henderson's patrol truck was struck by a large piece of farm equipment that entered the roadway and forced the truck into a ditch. The farm vehicle came to a rest on top of Agent Henderson's vehicle, pinning him.
He was transported to a local hospital where he died two weeks later.
Agent Henderson had served with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for 15 years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 15 years
- Badge WL 227
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Tuesday, March 12, 1996
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