Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
End of Watch Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Add to My HeroesEllen E. Engelhardt
Trooper Ellen Engelhardt succumbed to injuries sustained eight years earlier when her patrol car was struck by a drunk driver on Route 25 in Wareham.
Trooper Engelhardt was parked on the shoulder of the road when the drunk driver struck the rear or her vehicle at nearly 90 mph. Her injuries left her in a vegetative state and she was unable to speak or communicate.
The driver was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for drunk driving after the initial accident. In September 2011 he was charged with vehicular homicide as a result of Trooper Engelhardt's death. In January 2014 he was convicted of vehicular homicide and sentenced to three years probation.
Trooper Engelhardt had served with the Massachusetts State Police for 23 years. She is survived by her daughter.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 23 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Saturday, July 26, 2003
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to 3 years probation
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View all 214 ReflectionsTrooper Engelhardt, 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 23 years of law enforcement service.
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