Trooper Forrest F. Spencer
Illinois State Police
Illinois
End of Watch: Sunday, October 27, 1946

Biographical Info
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Sunday, October 27, 1946
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter

Trooper Forrest Spencer was struck and killed by a vehicle while investigating an accident near Olmstead, Illinois.

Trooper Spencer was standing on the side of the road when a vehicle smashed into a crowd, killing him and three bystanders.

The driver was arrested and charged with manslaughter.

Trooper Spencer was an 18 month veteran of the Illinois State Police; He is survived by his wife and two children.