Trooper Robert Jefferson McDonald, Illinois State Police, Illinois

Trooper Robert Jefferson McDonald

Illinois State Police, Illinois

End of Watch Thursday, July 10, 1930

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Robert Jefferson McDonald

Trooper Robert J. McDonald was killed in a motorcycle accident during a pursuit on Troy Road in Edwardsville. Trooper McDonald's motorcycle sideswiped another car as he was attempting to maneuver his motorcycle around another vehicle. He succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital.

Trooper McDonald served with the Illinois State Police for one year. He is survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

motorcycle, vehicle pursuit

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