Roll of Honor
Incident
Park Policeman Thomas Locashio was killed when his motorcycle collided with an automobile on Lake Shore Drive at Barry Avenue. Another car turned left in front of him as he traveled southbound, causing a collision.
Survivors
Officer Locashio was survived by his 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.
Park Policeman Locashio served with the West Park District Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Chicago community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Park Policeman Locashio.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Park Policeman Thomas Locashio 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 West Park District Police Department, 3 of 4 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Thomas Locashio's cause is highlighted.
How Thomas Locashio Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Thomas Locashio is highlighted in Sep.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from West Park District Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
