Cook County Highway Police, Illinois
End of Watch: Sunday, October 19, 1941
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 626
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: October 19, 1941
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter
Policeman Frank Christian was struck and killed by a drunken driver at the intersection of Harlem Avenue and 79th Street, in Stickney, while he was investigating a previous accident.
The officer and his partner had placed flares to warn approaching traffic of the accident. As Policeman Christian was directing traffic using a red flashlight, he was struck by a vehicle and thrown 50 feet.
The driver of the vehicle was arrested and charged with manslaughter after admitting to having consumed 20 to 25 beers prior to the accident.
Policeman Christian had served with the Cook County Highway Police for three years. He was survived by his two young sons.