Inspector I Eugene Allen, Illinois Department of Conservation

Inspector I Eugene Allen

Illinois Department of Conservation - Division of Law Enforcement, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, November 17, 1972

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Eugene Allen

Inspector Eugene Allen and Inspector Loring Carr were killed in an automobile accident which occurred on Illinois Route 67 near Murrayville in Morgan County.

Inspector Allen was driving Inspector Carr to pick up his state vehicle from a garage in Jacksonville where it was being repaired. As the inspectors were traveling northbound at approximately 8:15 am, their vehicle was struck head-on by another vehicle. Within seconds, a third car struck both vehicles, killing Inspector Carr and Inspector Allen.

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Age 63
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Cause Automobile crash

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Inspector Allen,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Illinois. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol

November 17, 2022