Trooper Gerald Wayne Ellis, Illinois State Police, Illinois

Trooper Gerald Wayne Ellis

Illinois State Police, Illinois

End of Watch Saturday, March 30, 2019

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Gerald Wayne Ellis

Trooper Gerald Ellis was killed in a vehicle collision involving a wrong-way driver on I-94, in Green Oaks, at 3:25 am.

Trooper Ellis was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center where he died from his injuries.

Trooper Ellis was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Illinois State Police for 11 years. He was assigned to District 15 in Downers Grove. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, parents, and brother.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 11 years
Badge 6038
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

wrong-way driver

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I was traveling on I-94 later that morning and passed the wreckage. My friends and I all gasped and breathed a prayer. We later learned what had happened. Even now, when I drive on that section of road, I thank God that men and women such as you lived, and I pray that your family has been able to find peace.

Colleen Valentine
Private citizen

January 28, 2025