On Saturday, April 3rd, 2021, Hometown Police Lieutenant James Kouski was struck and killed by a vehicle while investigating a prior DUI-related crash at about 3:00 am.

He was standing on the side of South Pulaski Road, near the intersection of 91st Street, when he was struck. The driver of the car that struck him fled the scene but was arrested later in the day.

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Lieutenant Kouski had served with the Hometown Police Department for 34 years. He is survived by his wife and son.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kouski family and the Hometown Police Department.

To donate in memory of Lieutenant Kouski, please visit our Fallen Heroes Donation page.