U.S. Army · United States 
Richard Leyden
1949
Richard Ervin Leyden served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
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.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents, sister, two brothers, and his fiance.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Lincoln Police Department
Police Officer
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