Tragedy struck the Chicago Police Department on Saturday morning when an off-duty officer was killed in a two-vehicle collision in Tinley Park.
The collision occurred near the intersection of 179th Street and LaGrange Road in the early morning hours. Details of the crash have not been released, but both drivers were taken to Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. The off-duty officer was pronounced dead, while the other driver was transferred to Loyola University Medical Center for further treatment.
The Chicago Police Department confirmed that the deceased was a probationary off-duty officer, but no further information has been released regarding the identity of the officer or the circumstances of the crash. Tinley Park police are still investigating the scene of the collision.
The death of the off-duty officer is a tragedy that has left the Chicago Police Department and the entire city of Chicago in mourning. The officer was a dedicated public servant who put their life on the line to protect and serve the people of Chicago.
The Chicago Police Department has expressed its deepest condolences to the family and friends of the officer. The department is also offering its full support to the family during this difficult time.
The Chicago Police Department is also asking for the public’s help in honoring the officer’s memory. The department is asking for donations to be made to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, which provides financial assistance to the families of fallen officers.
The Chicago Police Department is also asking for the public’s help in finding the driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tinley Park Police Department.
The death of the off-duty officer is a tragedy that has left the Chicago Police Department and the entire city of Chicago in mourning. The officer was a dedicated public servant who put their life on the line to protect and serve the people of Chicago. The Chicago Police Department is asking for the public’s help in honoring the officer’s memory and finding the driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash. The department is also offering its full support to the family during this difficult time.
