Cook County Highway Police, Illinois
End of Watch Wednesday, June 6, 1945
Add to My HeroesWilliam J. Pottow, Jr.
Deputy William Pottow and Deputy Leonard Hurwitz were killed in an automobile accident at the intersection of Touhy Avenue and Harlem Avenue, in Niles.
The deputies were attempting to stop a car for speeding on Touhy Avenue when their patrol car was struck by a third car. Deputy Pottow died at the scene while Deputy Hurwitz succumbed to his injuries three days later.
Deputy Pottow was survived by his wife, four children, and parents.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge 702
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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