Trooper Ray Embree
Illinois State Police
Illinois
End of Watch: Thursday, October 15, 1936

Biographical Info
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 10 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Thursday, October 15, 1936
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Trooper Embree was killed in an automobile accident while returning to the district headquarters in Springfield. He and a Secretary of State employee were returning from Chicago after delivering documents for the Governor. For unknown reasons Trooper Embree's automobile swerved into the path of an oncoming tractor trailer. Trooper Embree was transported to Normal Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. His passenger did not receive any injuries.

Trooper Embree had served with the Illinois State Police for ten months and was assigned to District 9. Trooper Embree was survived by his wife and child.