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- Oct. 19, 1941 -
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Cook County Highway Police Agency Patch
Resided: IL, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Oct. 19, 1941
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 43 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Cook County Highway Police
IL   USA
Dept. Type: County/Police
Hero's Rank: Policeman
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Crash
Weapon Class: Vehicle
Badge: 626
On The Job: 3 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: IL   USA   Sun. Oct. 19, 1941
Summary: Policeman Frank Christian was struck and killed by a drunken driver at the intersection of Harlem Avenue and 79th Street, in Stickney, while he was investigating a previous accident.

The officer and his partner had placed flares to warn approaching traffic of the accident. As Policeman Christian was directing traffic using a red flashlight, he was struck by a vehicle and thrown 50 feet.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested and charged with manslaughter after admitting to having consumed 20 to 25 beers prior to the accident.

Policeman Christian had served with the Cook County Highway Police for three years. He was survived by his two young sons.

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