Daniel J. Leach

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Nevada*

End of Watch: Saturday, November 21, 2009

Biographical Info

Age: 49

Tour of Duty: 25 years

Badge Number: 2761

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Automobile accident

Date of Incident: Saturday, November 21, 2009

Weapon Used: Not available

Suspect Info: Not available

Correctional Officer Daniel Leach was killed in an automobile accident on U.S. 95, near Searchlight, at approximately 5:45 am. He was driving a prisoner transport van to the Tucker Holding Facility to pickup prisoners when the vehicle collided with a semi truck that pulled into his path from a side street.

Officer Leach had served with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for 25 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

*(Officer Down Memorial Page)

Plaque Location & Image

South Wall Column 16 Row G     View The Plaque