Detective Sergeant John J. Prendergast
Chicago Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Sunday, August 30, 1914

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 375

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Sunday, August 30, 1914
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Detective Sergeant John Prendergast was killed in an automobile accident when escorting a prisoner to the police station.

As they waited with several other people at an intersection, an automobile containing five intoxicated men approached at high speed. Sergeant Prendergast shouted a warning to the citizens. The prisoner was pulled to safety, but the automobile struck Sergeant Prendergast, killing him instantly.