Trooper Brian Carl McMillen, Illinois State Police, Illinois

Trooper Brian Carl McMillen

Illinois State Police, Illinois

End of Watch Sunday, October 28, 2007

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Brian Carl McMillen

Trooper Brian McMillen was killed when his patrol car was involved in an accident with two cars operated by intoxicated drivers on Dye Road, south of I-72 near Illiopolis.

Trooper McMillen was en route to a tavern, just outside of Illiopolis, to assist two deputy sheriffs with a disturbance when his patrol car was involved in the collision. Both drivers were intoxicated and had just left the tavern Trooper McMillen was responding to.

Both drivers were convicted of aggravated DUI. One was sentenced to 14 years and the other driver was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Trooper McMillen was an Illinois Air National Guard veteran and had served with the Illinois State Police for 8 months. He is survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 8 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Sentenced to 10 and 14 years

Impaired Driver

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Mac,

I can't believe it has been 17 years since your passing. I think of you and our times in the ILANG 183rd often. You are truly missed but I know you are watching peacefully from above. Love and miss you brother.

Respectfully,

ISP Trooper A. Rath 6088

September 9, 2024