Stickney Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Sunday, August 26, 1928
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 33
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: August 26, 1928
Weapon Used: Automobile; Motorcycle
Suspect Info: Arrested
Patrolman Joseph Prihoda was killed in a motorcycle accident while chasing two trucks on 39th Street.
Patrolman Prihoda had been called to the scene to investigate reports of two truck drivers fighting. When he arrived both drivers fled and he gave chase at speeds of 70 mph. During the chase his motorcycle struck a hole in the road at 39th Street and Oak Park Avenue. He was thrown 40 feet and suffered a broken neck and skull fracture.
The two truck drivers were later arrested by the police chief and charged with disorderly conduct.
Patrolman Prihoda was survived by his wife.