Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Frank Christian was struck and killed by a drunken driver at the intersection of Harlem Avenue and 79th Street, in Stickney, while he was investigating a previous accident.
The officer and his partner had placed flares to warn approaching traffic of the accident. As Policeman Christian was directing traffic using a red flashlight, he was struck by a vehicle and thrown 50 feet.
The driver of the vehicle was arrested and charged with manslaughter after admitting to having consumed 20 to 25 beers prior to the accident.
Policeman Christian had served with the Cook County Highway Police for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his two young sons.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Christian gave the Cook County Highway Police 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Christian.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Frank J. Christian is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 9.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Cook County Highway Police, 2 of 13 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 15.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Frank J. Christian's cause is highlighted.
How Frank J. Christian Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged with manslaughter
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Frank J. Christian is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Frank J. Christian was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
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