Cook County Highway Police, Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, August 24, 1931
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: August 24, 1931
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter
Policeman Red McCarthy was killed in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Graceland Avenue and Rand Road in Des Plaines at approximately 2:00 am
He and another officer were on patrol when a vehicle turned left in front of them, causing a collision. Policeman McCarthy succumbed to his injuries while being transported to Des Plaines Emergency Hospital.
The driver of the car that caused the collision was arrested and charged with manslaughter.