Illinois Secretary of State Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Monday, January 31, 1983
Add to My HeroesKenneth L. Blunt
Deputy Director Kenneth Blunt struck and killed by a vehicle while assisting at an accident scene on I-55, near mile marker 80 in Divernon, Sangamon County.
Another vehicle lost control on the icy highway and slid into the median, fatally striking Deputy Director Blunt.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsDeputy Director Blunt's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 2-01-17 to honor him.
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