Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, April 28, 1969
John Stachnik
Officer John Stachnik was killed in a motorcycle accident as he was driving southbound on Wabash. As he made a right turn onto 11th Street, the throttle of the 3-wheel motorcycle stuck. Officer Stachnik struck a street sign with his head as the motorcycle began to turn over. Officer Stachnik succumbed to his injuries following brain surgery.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Patrolman Stachnik. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
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