U.S. Navy · United States 
William Levinson
1950
William Thomas Levinson served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Trooper William Levinson was killed when his motorcycle collided with a train at the 12th and State Street railroad crossing. It is believed that his motorcycle experienced a mechanical malfunction which caused it to lurch forward and strike the slow moving train. Trooper Levinson was caught underneath the train and dragged approximately 350 feet. Trooper Levinson was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and had served with the Oregon State Police for nine months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two small children.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Oregon State Police
Trooper
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