Donald Andrews
1975
Donald E. Andrews served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Donald Andrews and Patrolman Daniel Howard were killed in a traffic crash responding to an emergency call when another squad car collided with theirs at 43rd Street and Michigan Avenue. Patrolman Andrews, driver of the squad, and Patrolman Howard were rushing to the 47th Street Station of the Dan Ryan Rapid Transit line to intercept two passengers carrying a shotgun. Both squad cars had their sirens blaring and their red lights flashing as they approached the intersection. Patrolman Howard and Patrolman Andrews were westbound on 43rd Street and entered the intersection against the red light. The second squad car entered the "blind" intersection from southbound Michigan Avenue. The impact of the collision drove both squad cars onto a sidewalk. Their patrol car rolled end over end for 40 feet, killing both officers. The officers in the second squad car were treated and released for their injuries. Patrolman Andrews was a United States Army veteran who had served with the Chicago Police Department for four years, assigned to the Prairie Avenue District.
Survivors
He was survived by his daughter, parents, parents, and five siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Chicago Police Department
Patrolman
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