Police Officer David C. Evans
Chicago Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, August 25, 1997

Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: 9398

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Monday, August 25, 1997
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer David C. Evans responded to a call of "police officers requiring assistance". As Officer Evans proceeded to the scene, three pedestrians ran onto the overpass in front of their cruiser. The cruiser swerved to avoid hitting the pedestrians and crashed through the barrier of the overpass and dropped 25 feet, landing on the Dan Ryan Expressway below.

Officer Evans sustained serious injuries which resulted in his death. He is survived by his three children.