Roll of Honor
Incident
Park Policeman Thomas Johnson was killed when his police motorcycle was struck from behind at the intersection of 23rd Street and Outer Lake Shore Drive. He was transported to Michael Reese Hospital where he died. The driver of the vehicle that struck him was charged with reckless driving.
Survivors
Policeman Johnson is survived by his wife and parents.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Park Policeman Johnson served with the South Park District Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Park Policeman Johnson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Park Policeman Thomas J. Johnson is one of 10,094 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 31% of all 32,585 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 South Park District Police Department, 8 of 10 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 80% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Thomas J. Johnson's cause is highlighted.
How Thomas J. Johnson Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Thomas J. Johnson is highlighted in Jun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
9 officers from South Park District Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
