Bio & Incident Details
Age: 32
Tour: 7 years
Badge # 16469
Cause: Struck by vehicle
Incident Date: 6/28/1983
Weapon: Automobile
Suspect: Released after 6 months
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Officer Wayne Klacza was killed by an intoxicated driver. Officer Klacza observed a vehicle driving erratically. As he attempted to protect a pedestrian from the motorist, the car swerved and struck and killed him.
The driver of the vehicle was convicted of reckless homicide and sentenced to 6 months in jail.
Officer Klacza served with the Chicago Police Department for 7 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
