George E. Wheeler • Trooper – District 12 • Served - October 18, 1927 to November 22, 1927
- Andrew Bartlett
- Nov 22, 1927
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 5
Trooper George Wheeler was killed in a motorcycle accident in Kankakee, Illinois.
Trooper Wheeler just picked up his new motorcycle with sidecar and left the headquarters. He lost control of and was thrown from the motorcycle, striking a tree. He suffered a fractured skull and succumbed to the injuries a short time later.
Trooper Wheeler was a 6 week veteran of the Illinois State Police; He was assigned to District 12. Trooper Wheeler is survived by his father and two sisters.
