Corey S. Thompsen - Trooper - Troop 7 - Served: October 27, 2019 to October 18, 2024
- ISPHF
- Jun 30
- 1 min read
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 Thompsen was driving eastbound on East Leverett Road when a truck traveling southbound on Country Road 1300E entered the intersection, colliding with Trooper Thompsen'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.
