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Sergeant Phillip B. Guinto | Illinois State Police, Illinois
Illinois State Police, Illinois

Sergeant

Phillip B. Guinto

Illinois State Police, Illinois

End of Watch: Thursday, August 5, 1943

Biographical Info

Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: August 5, 1943
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Sergeant Guinto was killed in a motorcycle accident on Route 20 near Volo, Illinois. He had lost control of his motorcycle and skidded 115 feet before crashing. A passing motorist located his body on the side of the road.

Sergeant Guinto had served with the Illinois State Police for 16 years and was assigned to District 2. Trooper Guinto had been in law enforcement for 17 years and was survived by his wife.