Correction Counselor Kevin P. McGuire
Illinois Department of Corrections
Illinois
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 31, 1996

Biographical Info
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 8 years, 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Tuesday, December 31, 1996
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 8 years

Correction Counselor Kevin McGuire was killed in an automobile accident while transporting prisoners from the Urbana Community Correctional Center to off-site job locations. His department vehicle was struck from behind by a drunken driver.

The inmates, all of whom suffered extensive injuries, credited Correction Counselor McGuire's actions in attempting to avoid the accident for saving their lives. The driver of the truck was convicted of reckless homicide and received an eight-year sentence.

Correction Counselor McGuire had served with the Illinois Department of Corrections for 8½ years. He was survived by a son and daughter.