Trooper Corey S. Thompsen

Trooper Corey S. Thompsen

Illinois State Police, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, October 18, 2024

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Corey S. Thompsen

Trooper Corey Thompsen was killed in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of East Leverett Road at County Road 1300E in Champaign County at approximately 3:40 pm.

Trooper Thompson was driving eastbound on East Leverett Road when a truck traveling southbound on Country Road 1300E entered the intersection, colliding with Trooper Thompson's police motorcycle. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver was cited for failure to yield right of way at a stop intersection and no valid driver's license.

Trooper Thompsen had served with the Illinois State Police for five years. He is survived by his wife and parents.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge 7081

Incident Details

  • Cause Motorcycle crash

routine driving

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City of Milwaukee Police Department
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

December 25, 2024

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