Police Officer Terry Jay Emerick, Illinois Commerce Commission Police, Illinois

Police Officer Terry Jay Emerick

Illinois Commerce Commission Police, Illinois

End of Watch Wednesday, May 25, 1994

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Terry Jay Emerick

Officer Terry Emerick was killed in an accident near the 57-mile marker west of Vandalia on Interstate 70 in Fayette County.

Officer Emerick had stopped a semitrailer on the shoulder of the roadway when his patrol car was struck by another semitrailer, causing fatal injuries.

Officer Emerick had served with the Illinois Commerce Commission Police for over two years. He had previously served with the Hillsboro Police Department for two years and as a deputy and probation officer in Fayette County. Officer Emerick was survived by his wife and 3-month-old son.

In 2007, a portion of Illinois Route 185 between Hillsboro and Vandalia in Montgomery County was designated the Officer Terry J. Emerick Memorial Highway in his honor.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 4 years
Badge IC48

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

traffic stop

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Remembering you today as always 30 years (EOW~05/25/1994) after you made the ultimate sacrifice while leaving us to protect and serve the people of Illinois. As we face challenging times in our lives, we often wonder what wisdom you would've given us to make it through. We miss your love and support every day as we continue on this journey with your love to light our way.
Until we meet again Terry~
We love you always,
Connie and Noah Dean Emerick ❤️

Connie and Noah Dean Emerick
Surviving wife and son

May 26, 2024