Bio & Incident Details
Age: 30
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Vehicular assault
Incident Date: 8/9/1942
Weapon: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect: Charged with manslaughter
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Patrolman John O'Donnell was struck and killed by a drunk driver while he was loading an accident victim into a police ambulance at the intersection of Diversey Avenue and Kilbourn Avenue.
The drunk driver crashed into the back of the ambulance, crushing Policeman O'Donnell between the two vehicles.
The suspect was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Patrolman O'Donnell was assigned to the Cragin Station.
