Trooper Forrest F. Spencer
Illinois State Police
Illinois

End of Watch: Sunday, October 27, 1946
Cause: Struck by vehicle

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

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.

 
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