Cook County Highway Police, Illinois
End of Watch: Sunday, June 24, 1928
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: June 24, 1928
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Policeman John Sweitz was killed in a motorcycle accident as he and his partner patrolled River Road.
As they attempted to catch up to a speeding car another vehicle crossed into his path at Bryn Mawr Avenue. His motorcycle collided with the vehicle and he was thrown into a ditch. He suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.
Policeman Sweitz was survived by his wife and three small children.