Auxiliary Trooper Edward W. Truelove

Auxiliary Trooper Edward W. Truelove | Connecticut State Police, Connecticut
Connecticut State Police, Connecticut
Auxiliary Trooper Edward W. Truelove

Connecticut State Police, Connecticut

End of Watch Friday, November 13, 1992

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Edward W. Truelove

Auxiliary Trooper Edward Truelove was killed when his patrol car was rear-ended by a tractor-trailer and burst into flames on I-84, at its junction with Route 70, in Cheshire.

He was calling in a disabled vehicle at the time of the accident. Prior to the accident, he had directed the occupants of the disabled vehicle to climb onto a nearby embankment to stay out of harm's way.

Trooper Truelove had served with the Connecticut State Police for over 20 years. He was survived by his three sisters.

Bio

  • Age 72
  • Tour 20 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

disabled motorist

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Aux. Trooper Truelove,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Connecticut. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy:

R.I.P.
USBP

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November 13, 2022

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