Middleton Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Thursday, July 10, 1997
Add to My HeroesEdward M. Couture
Sergeant Edward Couture was struck by a vehicle and killed while working a traffic detail on Route 62.
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 wrongdoing.
Sergeant Couture was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the Middleton 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 24 ReflectionsSergeant Couture, it has been 27 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and 23 years of law enforcement service.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
July 10, 2024
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