South Park District Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Tuesday, January 4, 1921
Add to My HeroesMartin Thomas Collins
Park Policeman Martin Thomas Collins observed an intoxicated motorist and attempted to stop the driver at Garfield Boulevard and Ashland Avenue, in South Park.
He approached the vehicle and ordered the driver to pull over. As the subject pushed Policeman Collins away from the car, he was crushed between two vehicles.
Policeman Collins was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge 263
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsRest in peace Park Policeman Collins.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
September 4, 2022
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