East St. Louis Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, June 23, 1977
Add to My HeroesRobert B. Broshears
Patrolman Robert Broshears was struck and killed while investigating an accident on I-70 (modern-day I-55/64) near the Poplar Street Bridge at about 2:10 pm.
A semitrailer skidded off the wet road surface and struck Patrolman Broshears and two tow truck drivers.
Patrolman Broshears had served with the East St. Louis Police Department for four years. He was single.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsThank you for your service and know that your sacrifice is one that will never be forgotten. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
June 23, 2020
Recent LODD Deaths

Deputy Sheriff Ryan Clinkunbroomer
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: September 16, 2023

Governmental Affairs Liaison Michael Elaine Griffin
Mississippi Department of Public Safety, MS
EOW: September 4, 2023

Police Officer Kevin Cram
Algona Police Department, IA
EOW: September 13, 2023

Deputy Sheriff II Auston Smith Reudelhuber
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, NC
EOW: September 9, 2023

Detective Robert Garten
Hartford Police Department, CT
EOW: September 6, 2023

Deputy Sheriff Matthew Pierson
Shelby County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: August 29, 2023

Sheriff Robert Daniel Rodgers
Wilcox County Sheriff's Office, GA
EOW: August 29, 2023

Special Agent Robert C. Castioni, Jr.
United States Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Homeland Security Investigations, US
EOW: July 24, 2023

Police Officer Anthony Francone
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribal Police Department, TR
EOW: August 25, 2023