Police Officer Eric Eugene DeWit, Matteson Police Department, Illinois

Police Officer Eric Eugene DeWit

Matteson Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, February 17, 2003

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Eric Eugene DeWit

Police Officer Eric DeWit was killed in an automobile crash while he and his partner were on patrol at 3:25 am.

A vehicle had turned in front of their patrol car at the intersection of Sauk Trail and Kostner Avenue, in Richton Park, causing Officer DeWit to take evasive action to avoid a collision. Their patrol car struck a fire hydrant, causing fatal injuries to Officer DeWit and minor injuries to his partner.

Officer DeWit had served with the Matteson Police Department for only four months. He was survived by his wife and 1-month-old daughter.

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Age 23
Tour 4 months
Badge 212

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

routine driving

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Dear Son,
You may be physically gone, but you are forever in our hearts. We remember all the good times with you which have become such precious memories. You are so much a part of our lives, it feels as you are always in the room with us. The thought of your infectious laugh and crazy antics always lift our spirits. As we get through another year without you and go through our ritual of the day, we know you are looking down on your family. We love you, son.

Gene and Dariel DeWit
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February 17, 2025