Melvin Cohen
1971
Melvin Cohen.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Patrolman Melvin Cohen was killed after his three-wheel motorcycle struck an elevated railroad track pillar in front of 4702 West Lake Street while he was pursuing a speeding motorist. During the chase, Patrolman Cohen braked to avoid traffic and struck the pillar. The motorist being pursued was never located. Patrolman Cohen was a veteran of the Illinois National Guard. He had served with the Chicago Police Department for 16 years and was assigned to Traffic Area 5.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, one daughter, one son, his mother and two sisters.
Service Record
Also Served
Chicago Police Department
Patrolman
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