Illinois State Police, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, October 27, 1997
Add to My HeroesAnthony Millison
Sergeant Anthony Millison was killed when he fell from the Thornton-Blue Island Overpass on I-57, in Dixmoor, while assisting at the scene of an accident.
The overpass was extremely icy due to inclement weather. He was responding to another accident on the overpass when his vehicle slid on the ice and crashed into a barrier. Despite being injured, he began tending to other motorists who had also crashed. As he assisted the motorists he noticed another vehicle sliding towards him. He attempted to jump out of its way by holding onto the overpass rail, but fell to the concrete 47-feet below.
He was transported to St. Francis Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Sergeant Millison was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Illinois State Police for 10 years. He had previously served with the Illinois Department of Corrections for eight years. Trooper Millison was posthumously promoted to the rank of sergeant.
He is survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 4004
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Fall
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View all 27 ReflectionsI still mourn you like it was yesterday Tony I miss you so much I'm sure your up in Heaven hanging out with Mr. Fitz. One day we will meet again luv you
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