West Park District Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Sunday, November 21, 1915
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 11
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: November 21, 1915
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Park Policeman Ludwig Skala was killed in a motorcycle crash near the intersection of Jackson Boulevard and Ashland Avenue.
The engine of his motorcycle seized up, causing him to be thrown to the ground. He suffered a fatal head injury as a result.