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Trooper Ben R. Seaton | Illinois State Police, Illinois Illinois State Police, Illinois

Trooper

Ben R. Seaton

Illinois State Police, Illinois

End of Watch: Monday, October 24, 1949

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 35

Tour: 7 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Automobile accident

Incident Date: 10/24/1949

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Trooper Seaton was killed in an automobile accident at a gravel intersection when another car entered the intersection at the same time as his patrol car. He was ejected from the patrol car which then landed on top of him. He succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital.

Trooper Seaton had served with the Illinois State Police for seven years and was assigned to District 7. Trooper Seaton was survived by his wife and two children.

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Although it has been 61 years since your sacrifice know that your contribution is never forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Detective Thomas Downes
Chicago
October 23, 2010

 

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