Patrolman Robert Donald Leigh, Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Robert Donald Leigh

Cincinnati Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Saturday, April 27, 1940

Robert 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

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Patrolman Leigh,
On today, the 76th 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 in the U.S. Armed Forces.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 27, 2016