Patrolman Joseph Raymond Jankovsky
Countryside Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Saturday, April 6, 1974

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 9 months
Badge Number: 33

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Saturday, April 6, 1974
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter

Patrolman Joseph Jankovsky was struck and killed by a car while making a traffic stop on LaGrange Road.

The driver of the car that struck him was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving in connection with the incident, but did not serve any jail time as a result.

Patrolman Jankovsky had served with the Countryside Police Department for nine months. He was survived by his wife and two children.