Cook County Highway Police, Illinois
End of Watch Saturday, June 9, 1945
Add to My HeroesLeonard Alvin Hurwitz
Deputy Leonard Hurwitz and Deputy William Pottow 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 Hurwitz had served with the agency for just over one year and was survived by his wife, child, and parents.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 1 year, 2 months
- Badge 584
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, June 6, 1945
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