Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Sunday, May 3, 1942
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 7 months
Badge Number: 221
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: May 3, 1942
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Phillip Romano was killed in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a speeding motorist northeast on Forest Preserve Drive.
An oncoming vehicle attempted to turn left from Forest Preserve Drive onto Olcott Avenue, causing a head-on collision. Patrolman Romano was transported to Belmont Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Patrolman Romano had served with the Chicago Police Department for only seven months. He had previously served with the Illinois State Police and Cook County Sheriff's Office. He was survived by his wife and five children.