Charles J. Deans • Trooper – District 13 • Served - January 1, 1940 to August 8, 1944
- Andrew Bartlett
- Aug 8, 1944
- 1 min read
Trooper Deans was killed in a motorcycle accident while transferring a motorcycle from Benton to Duquoin. The motorcycle experienced mechanical problems on Route 14 near Christopher and caused him to lose control and strike a ditch.
Trooper Deans had served with the Illinois State Police for four years and was assigned to District 13. Trooper Deans was survived by his wife and two children.
