Lincoln Park District Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Monday, May 7, 1917
Age: 41
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 125
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: May 7, 1917
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Park Policeman John L. Donner was killed in a motorcycle crash while pursuing a motorist on Sheridan Road in Lincoln Park.
His motorcycle collided with another car the intersection with Sunnyside Avenue.
Policeman Donner was survived by his wife.