Illinois State Police, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, October 24, 1949
Add to My HeroesBenjamin R. Seaton
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.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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