James Crowley

Gender : Male

Age : 59

Race : White

Date : 08/22/2024

Location : Chicago, IL

City : Chicago

County : Cook

State : Illinois

Agency : Chicago Police Department

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Death from injuries sustained in 1987 crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Patrolman James Crowley of the Chicago Police Department died on August 22, 2024, after succumbing to injuries sustained in a 1987 crash. At the time of the accident, Crowley was responding to a call with fellow officers when their patrol car was struck by a drunk driver. The crash resulted in severe head injuries for Crowley, leaving him unable to walk and confined to a wheelchair for the remainder of his life. The driver of the vehicle involved was convicted of reckless homicide and sentenced to three years in prison​.

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