South Jacksonville Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Friday, March 4, 2016
Add to My HeroesScot Fitzgerald
Police Officer Scot Fitzgerald was killed when his patrol car and an ambulance collided while en route to a medical call shortly before 9:00 pm.
The ambulance was driving behind his patrol on Route 267, approximately one mile north of Nortonville Road, as they attempted to locate the address for the call. Officer Fitzgerald pulled to the right shoulder and then attempted to make a U-turn, but pulled into the path of the ambulance.
He and the three EMTs in the ambulance were transported to area hospitals. Officer Fitzgerald succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Officer Fitzgerald had served with the South Jacksonville Police Department for 17 months. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 1 year, 5 months
- Badge 561
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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