Correctional Officer Adam Scott Conrad, Marion County Sheriff's Office, Illinois

Correctional Officer Adam Scott Conrad

Marion County Sheriff's Office, Illinois

End of Watch Wednesday, January 20, 2016

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Adam Scott Conrad

Correctional Officer Adam Conrad was killed in a vehicle crash while conducting a prisoner transport at approximately 8:00 am.

The transport van he was driving went out of control while driving through an area of snow near Mount Vernon, Illinois. The van crossed the center median of I-57, near milepost 84, and was struck by a tractor trailer heading in the opposite direction.

Officer Conrad and the juvenile prisoner were both transported to area hospitals. Officer Conrad succumbed to his injuries.

Officer Conrad had served with the Marion County Sheriff's Office for 1-1/2 years. He is survived by his parents and brother.

Bio

Age 22
Tour 1 year, 5 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

transport

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Adam, this is the day before the 10th anniversary of your death. I remember every detail of everyday leading up to your death and the days after with vivid clarity. You had your whole life ahead of you. Your death has broken my heart for the rest of my life! You were my whole world and I miss you beyond words! I love and miss you with my whole heart.......... Love, Mom

Beverly Conrad
Mother

January 19, 2026