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Headstone of Robert Donald Leigh

Robert Donald Leigh

Died April 27, 1940

Robert Donald Leigh.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries

Motorcycle crash

What Happened

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.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children and is buried in the Soldiers’ Section of Laurel Cemetery, Madisonville, Ohio.
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Service Record
Also Served
Cincinnati Police Department
Patrolman
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 17W · Line 28 cut as ROBERT DONALD LEIGH
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Patrolman Leigh gave the Cincinnati Police Department 9 years.

Thank you for your service to the Cincinnati community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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