Bio & Incident Details
Age: 39
Tour: Not available
Badge # 702
Cause: Automobile accident
Incident Date: 6/6/1945
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Deputy William Pottow and Deputy Leonard Hurwitz were killed in an automobile accident at the intersection of Touhy Avenue and Harlem Avenue, in Niles.
The deputies were attempting to stop a car for speeding on Touhy Avenue when their patrol car was struck by a third car. Deputy Pottow died at the scene while Deputy Hurwitz succumbed to his injuries three days later.
Deputy Pottow was survived by his wife, four children, and parents.
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