Middleton Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Thursday, July 10, 1997
Edward M. Couture
Sergeant Edward Couture was struck by a vehicle and killed while working a traffic detail.
He was pinned between the vehicle and a piece of heavy machinery after being struck by the 76-year-old driver. After an investigation the driver of the car was cleared of wrong doing.
Sergeant Couture was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the Milddleton Police Department for 23 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 23 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsThis year I ride with Law Enforcement United in honor and memory Sgt Couture. He will never be forgotten.
Sgt Sheila Jetton
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