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Casey Kohlmeier
- Oct. 30, 2013 -
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| Resided: |
(Livingston County)
IL, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | Oct. 30, 2013 |
| Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 29 yrs. of age |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | Pontiac Police Dept. - IL
413 N Mill St.
Pontiac, IL
61764 USA
(815)844-5148 |
| County: | Livingston |
| Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Police Officer |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Crash |
| Weapon Class: | Vehicle |
| Agency URL: | Click Here
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| On The Job: |
6 years
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| Bio: Casey was a drum major, on the student council, played tennis and worked on the student newspaper at PTHS, where he graduated in 2002. He was best remembered as a peer student for students with cognitive impairments.
Casey got his private pilot’s license in May 2012. |
Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
Jason C. Collins :: Caucasian
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Male
- 33 years old
of West Columbia
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| Location: |
Pontiac,
Livingston County,
IL
USA
Wed. Oct. 30, 2013
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| Summary: |
Police Officer Casey Kohlmeier and his canine, Draco, were killed when their patrol car was struck by another vehicle on I-55, near mile 201, at approximately 9:30 pm.
Their patrol car was in a median turnaround when another vehicle left the northbound lanes and struck them during a period of heavy rain. Officer Kohlmeier and K9 Draco both suffered fatal injuries in the collision. The driver of the other vehicle survived.
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| Disposition: |
On Friday, Oct 01, 2013, Jason C. Collins of West Columbia was charged with one count of reckless homicide, two counts of aggravated driving under the influence and two counts of DUI related to the death of Officer Casey Kohlmeier. |
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| Tributes |
I was so saddened when I heard about this tragic accident. Words cannot express how sorry I am that this young productive member of society was taken at such a young age.
May God keep him and his canine friend close and comfort you during this painful time. Let love and light guide the way.
Colleen Harrington-Longtin . . . Nov. 02, 2013 |
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Last Updated: Nov. 01, 2013 |
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