Illinois State Police Officer Killed in On-Duty Crash

Officer Corey Thompson, 28, was in Champaign County finishing a traffic enforcement detail when his motorcycle was hit by a truck at an intersection.

Illinois State Police Trooper Corey Thompsen was killed when his motorcycle was struck by another vehicle Friday.Illinois State Police Trooper Corey Thompsen was killed when his motorcycle was struck by another vehicle Friday.Illinois State Police/Facebook

An Illinois State Police trooper was killed Friday afternoon when he was involved in a crash while working traffic duty on a motorcycle.

Trooper Corey Thompsen, 28, was in Champaign County finishing a traffic enforcement detail when his motorcycle was hit by a truck at an intersection.

He was rushed to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

The driver of the truck, Helen Torres, 32, of Thomasboro, Illinois, was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Torres was cited for failing to yield the right of way at a stop intersection and with no valid driver's license, CBS Chicago reports.

Thompsen served with the State Police for five years. He is survived by his wife and parents.

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