Patrolman Peter Petersen, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Patrolman Peter Petersen

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Sunday, February 19, 1928

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Peter Petersen

Patrolman Peter Petersen succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of LaVergne Avenue and Chicago Avenue on January 24th, 1928.

The motorcycle he was driving collided with an automobile at the intersection. His partner, who was riding in the sidecar, suffered serious injuries. Patrolman Petersen was transported to St. Anne Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on February 19th, 1928.

Patrolman Petersen was survived by his wife, parents, and six siblings.

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Age 31
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Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Tuesday, January 24, 1928

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Patrolman Peterson,
On today, the 97th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Chicago.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 19, 2025