Tribute Planned for Talented Bridgeport Officer Lost in Crash

WHO:

WTNH - Cooper Whiteside, 38, a Bridgeport police officer, was involved in the incident.

News Times - Cooper Whiteside's family described him as having "an abundance of talent."

WHAT:

WTNH - A celebration of life is planned to honor Cooper Whiteside.

WTNH - Cooper Whiteside was killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash.

WTNH - The crash involved a collision with a Jeep.

WHERE:

WTNH - The celebration of life will be held in Bethel, Connecticut.

WTNH - The motorcycle crash occurred on Sugar Hollow Road in Danbury, Connecticut.

WHEN:

WTNH - The motorcycle crash occurred shortly before 3 a.m. on July 13.

WTNH - The celebration of life is scheduled for Friday.

WHY:

News Times - Cooper Whiteside was recognized for his distinction after only two years on the police force.

HOW:

WTNH - The incident involved a motorcycle collision with a Jeep.

(UPDATED July 24, 2026 12:24 UTC)

Cooper Whiteside, a 38-year-old police officer from Bridgeport, tragically lost his life in an off-duty motorcycle crash involving a collision with a Jeep on Sugar Hollow Road in Danbury. His family described him as having "an abundance of talent," and a celebration of life is planned to honor him in Bethel, Connecticut, scheduled for Friday. Whiteside was recognized for his distinction after just two years on the police force, highlighting the impact he made in such a short time.