Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, April 27, 1940
Add to My HeroesRobert Donald Leigh
Patrolman Robert Leigh succumbed to injuries sustained two months earlier when he was involved in a motorcycle accident.
He was attempting to catch a speeding motorist when his motorcycle collided with a car that was turning out of a private driveway. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The speeding motorist was found guilty in traffic court and fined $10.00, court costs, and had his license suspended for six months.
Patrolman Leigh had served with the Cincinnati Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and five children and is buried in the Soldiers’ Section of Laurel Cemetery, Madisonville, Ohio.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 9 years
- Badge P55
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, February 7, 1940
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsPatrolman Leigh,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served during WW I.
R.I.P.
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