Police Officer Richard Ervin Leyden, Lincoln Police Department, Nebraska

Police Officer Richard Ervin Leyden

Lincoln Police Department, Nebraska

End of Watch Monday, September 26, 1949

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Richard Ervin Leyden

Police Officer Richard Leyden was killed in a motorcycle crash while attempting to stop a speeding car.

Another car turned in front of him on 16th Street between G Street and H Street, causing a collision. Officer Leyden was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries two hours later.

Officer Leyden was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Lincoln Police Department for less than two years. He is survived by his parents, sister, two brothers, and his fiance. He was to be married the Sunday following the crash.

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Age 23
Tour 1 year, 9 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

vehicle pursuit, motorcycle crash, motor officer

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Officer Leyden,
Even though it’s been 75 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. 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 with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 27, 2024