U.S. Army · United States 
Louis Donald
2001
Louis William Donald Jr. served the U.S. Army. Louis also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
Vehicle pursuit
What Happened
Detective Corporal Louis Donald was killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit at approximately 9:30 pm while working a special traffic detail.
Detective Corporal Donald's patrol car and another patrol car were approaching the intersection of 25th Avenue and Chase Street at the same time. As the second patrol car stopped to give Detective Corporal Donald the right of way, he also attempted to stop, and his patrol car struck a light pole. All three occupants in the suspect vehicle were apprehended.
Detective Corporal Donald was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Gary Police Department for nine years.
Detective Corporal Donald's patrol car and another patrol car were approaching the intersection of 25th Avenue and Chase Street at the same time. As the second patrol car stopped to give Detective Corporal Donald the right of way, he also attempted to stop, and his patrol car struck a light pole. All three occupants in the suspect vehicle were apprehended.
Detective Corporal Donald was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Gary Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents, daughter, and three sons.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1986 – 1986
U.S. Army
1987 – 1990
U.S. Army
Also Served
Gary Police Department
Detective Corporal
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