Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Frederick Bryant was killed when his motorcycle struck a ditch while he and his partner attempted to stop a speeding vehicle. The accident occurred on Higgins Road near River Road. He was taken to Westlake Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Policeman Bryant had served with the Cook County Highway Police for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Bryant gave the Cook County Highway Police 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Bryant.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Frederick C. Bryant is one of 10,088 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 31% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In IL, 354 of 1,318 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 26.9% of this state's fallen. That is 4.1 percentage points below the national rate of 31%.
At Cook County Highway Police, 11 of 13 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 84.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frederick C. Bryant's cause is highlighted.
How Frederick C. Bryant Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Frederick C. Bryant is highlighted in May.
Others Who Wore This Badge
12 officers from Cook County Highway Police are honored on badge.nw.
