Illinois Department of Corrections, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, December 31, 1996
Add to My HeroesKevin P. McGuire
Correction Counselor Kevin McGuire was killed in an automobile crash while transporting five prisoners from the Urbana Community Correctional Center to off-site job locations.
His department van was struck from behind by a drunk driver on Cunningham Avenue, near I-74, in Urbana.
The inmates, all of whom suffered extensive injuries, credited Correction Counselor McGuire's actions in attempting to avoid the crash for saving their lives. The 25-year-old driver of the truck was convicted of reckless homicide and received an eight-year sentence.
Correction Counselor McGuire had served with the Illinois Department of Corrections for 11 years. He was survived by a son and daughter.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 11 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to 8 years
Most Recent Reflection
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