On Friday October 18th 2024, Illinois State Police, District 7 Trooper Corey Thompsen was killed following a two-vehicle crash while on duty on East Leverett Road at County Road 1300E in Champaign County. A truck was traveling south on Country Road 1300 E. and stopped at the intersection with Leverett. The truck then pulled into the roadway and hit Thompson’s motorcycle.
The driver of the truck, Helen Torres, 32, of Thomasboro, Illinois, was cited for failing to yield the right of way at a stop intersection and with no valid driver’s license.
Trooper Thompsen served the Illinois State Police for 5 years and he was assigned to the Special Operations Group Fatal Four team. He is survived by his wife Chelsea, mother Susan, father Steve, and brothers.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Thompsen family and the Illinois State Police.
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