Flint Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Saturday, September 21, 1940
Add to My HeroesGerald Leach
Officer Leach was struck and killed by a tractor trailer while directing traffic at the intersection of South Saginaw and 2nd Street. The truck was carrying a 5-ton steam roller. As Officer Leach stepped back he stepped into the path of the rear wheels of the vehicle and was crushed.
Officer Leach had served with the Flint Police Department for 11 years and was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
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