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Eugene F. Roberts

Died February 18, 1940

Eugene F. Roberts served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

How He Died
Manner Accident
Cause Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened

Trooper Eugene Roberts was struck and killed by a vehicle while working a commercial vehicle weight enforcement detail on Route 34 near Aurora. He had just told a trucker to proceed to the weight pit and was struck by the car as he stepped off of the truck's running board. He was knocked to the ground and suffered a fractured skull and two broken legs. He succumbed to his injuries the following day at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Trooper Roberts was a United States Marine Corps WWI veteran and had served with the Illinois State Police for three years, assigned to District 2.

Survivors
Trooper Roberts was survived by his wife and three children.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Illinois State Police
Trooper
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 25W · Line 12 cut as EUGENE ROBERTS
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Trooper Roberts gave the Illinois State Police 3 years.

Thank you for your service to the people of Illinois, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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