Illinois State Police, Illinois
End of Watch: Thursday, July 10, 1930
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: July 10, 1930
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Trooper Robert J. McDonald was killed in a motorcycle accident during a pursuit on Troy Road in Edwardsville. Trooper McDonald's motorcycle sideswiped another car as he was attempting to maneuver his motorcycle around another vehicle. He succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital.
Trooper McDonald served with the Illinois State Police for one year. He is survived by his wife.