Police Officer Scot Fitzgerald

Police Officer Scot Fitzgerald | South Jacksonville Police Department, Illinois Police Officer Scot Fitzgerald | South Jacksonville Police Department, Illinois
South Jacksonville Police Department, Illinois
Police Officer Scot Fitzgerald | South Jacksonville Police Department, Illinois Police Officer Scot Fitzgerald | South Jacksonville Police Department, Illinois
Police Officer Scot Fitzgerald

South Jacksonville Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, March 4, 2016

Scot Fitzgerald

Police Officer Scot Fitzgerald was killed when his patrol car and an ambulance collided while en route to a medical call shortly before 9:00 pm.

The ambulance was driving behind his patrol on Route 267, approximately one mile north of Nortonville Road, as they attempted to locate the address for the call. Officer Fitzgerald pulled to the right shoulder and then attempted to make a U-turn, but pulled into the path of the ambulance.

He and the three EMTs in the ambulance were transported to area hospitals. Officer Fitzgerald succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Officer Fitzgerald had served with the South Jacksonville Police Department for 17 months. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 32
  • Tour 1 year, 5 months
  • Badge 561

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash
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John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
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August 30, 2018

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