Officer Earl David Price, Pawnee Police Department, Illinois

Officer Earl David Price

Pawnee Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Sunday, November 5, 1989

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Earl David Price

Officer Earl Price was struck and killed by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver.

Officer Price was involved in a pursuit with a vehicle that ended in the suspect's vehicle crashing at 1:30 am. When Officer Price and his partner exited their patrol car to investigate, a 10-ton grain truck, which was being operated by an intoxicated driver, struck their patrol car pushing it into both officers. Officer Price was killed and his partner was injured, but recovered.

The driver of the grain truck was never charged because the state's attorney's office indicated they did not have sufficient evidence to prosecute on charges of driving under the influence or reckless homicide.

Officer Price had served with the Pawnee Police Department for 13 years. He was survived by his wife, son and daughter.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 13 years
Badge SG-713

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender No charges filed

Impaired Driver, vehicle pursuit

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My dad was the other officer, he has truly never recovered. Sadly the Department turned on him. DAVE YOU HAVE A GREAT MEMORIAL THOUGH AND YOU ARE MISSED.

Those of you with hearts and power that read this, we need more for injured officers families. Death is so final but being left with the tragedy and pain every day of your life is also a misery my dad has lived with since 1989. Over 100 surgeries including several major ones. Every bone in his body was broke and he can barely walk now and they still find damage from the wreck. God be with all of our officers and protect them from these tragedies.

January 29, 2025