Trooper James W. Lambert

Trooper James W. Lambert | Connecticut State Police, Connecticut
Connecticut State Police, Connecticut
Trooper James W. Lambert

Connecticut State Police, Connecticut

End of Watch Saturday, October 29, 1960

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James W. Lambert

Trooper James Lambert was struck and killed by a drunk driver while making a traffic stop on Route 6 in Bethel.

Trooper Lambert had only served with the agency for seven months. He was survived by his parents.

An annual award, the Trooper James W. Lambert Award, was created in his honor to recognize young adults who perform life-saving acts.

Bio

  • Age 26
  • Tour 7 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle

traffic stop

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Trooper Lambert, it has been 64 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 7 months of law enforcement service to the citizens of Connecticut.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

October 29, 2024

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