South Park District Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch: Thursday, September 12, 1918
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 170
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: September 12, 1918
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Park Policeman Matthew Foley was killed in a motorcycle crash while chasing a speeding vehicle in Jackson Park.
He was taken to the Illinois Central Hospital where he died later that day as a result of his injuries.
Policeman Foley was survived by his sister and two brothers.