Illinois Department of Conservation - Division of Law Enforcement, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, July 15, 1970
Add to My HeroesRobert H. Elliott
Inspector Robert Elliott was killed in an automobile accident which occurred on U.S. 40, four miles west of Marshall in Clark County.
Inspector Elliott was involved in the accident when the vehicle he was driving was struck head-on by a semitrailer and died as a result of his injuries while being treated at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Inspector Elliott had served with the Illinois Department of Conservation for 13 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 63
- Tour 13 years
- Badge 183
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsInspector Elliot,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and 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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