Connecticut State Police, Connecticut
End of Watch Thursday, September 2, 2010
Add to My HeroesKenneth Ray Hall
Trooper Kenny Hall was killed when his patrol car was struck as he was issuing a summons on I-91, just north of Route 220 in Enfield.
He had stopped a vehicle on I-91 for an infraction and was in his patrol car writing a summons when it was struck by a vehicle that had swerved from the left lane all the way to the right shoulder. The patrol car was pushed into the vehicle he had stopped, trapping Trooper Hall inside for 45 minutes.
Trooper Hall was transported to Baystate Medical Center where he died from his injuries.
The driver who caused the crash tested positive for cocaine and other drugs. He was convicted of manslaughter in September 2011 and sentenced to 11 years in prison.
Trooper Hall was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Connecticut State Police for 22 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 22 years
- Badge 1231
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Narcotics involved
- Offender Sentenced to 11 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 183 ReflectionsTrooper Hall, it has been 13 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 law enforcement service.
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