Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, Connecticut
End of Watch Thursday, September 30, 1920
Add to My HeroesRalph Cosmer Young
Inspector Ralph Young was killed in a vehicle crash while traveling between Brooklyn, Connecticut, and Wauregan, Connecticut, at approximately 6:00 pm.
He had traveled to Plainfield along with two state troopers and the borough president to investigate reports of a vehicle that had been driven in the state for more 30 days without an out-of-state license. As the officers were returning to Brooklyn the driver of the vehicle lost control on the wet roadway and struck a fence. The fence rail penetrated the windshield and struck Inspector Young, causing severe internal injuries.
Inspector Young was transported to a local hospital where he died a short time later.
Inspector Young had served with the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles for three years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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View all 9 ReflectionsInspector Young, it has been 104 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 3 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Connecticut.
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