Trooper Benjamin R. Seaton, Illinois State Police, Illinois

Trooper Benjamin R. Seaton

Illinois State Police, Illinois

End of Watch Monday, October 24, 1949

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Benjamin R. Seaton

Trooper Seaton was killed in an automobile accident at a gravel intersection when another car entered the intersection at the same time as his patrol car. He was ejected from the patrol car which then landed on top of him. He succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital.

Trooper Seaton had served with the Illinois State Police for seven years and was assigned to District 7. Trooper Seaton was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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Trooper Seaton,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Illinois. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 24, 2024