Illinois State Trooper dies in motorcycle crash
PESOTUM, IL — Illinois State Police announced the death of 28-year-old Trooper Corey S. Thompsen today.
On October 18th, around 3:42 p.m., Thompsen finished a traffic enforcement detail and traveled east on East Leverett Road.
A truck driven by 32-year-old Helen Torres of Thomasboro, was traveling south on County road 1300 E, and stopped at the intersection with Leverett Road. Torres then pulled into the road, and hit Thompsen’s motorcycle.
A witness provided aid until first responders took Thompsen to an area hospital where he later died from his injuries. Torres was also taken to the hospital but with non-life-threatening injuries.
Torres was cited for Failure to Yield Right of Way at a stop, and with an expired drivers license.
Thompsen served almost 5 years as an officer with ISP and was assigned to the Special Operations Group Fatal Four team. He is survived by his wife Chelsea, mother Susan, father Steve, and brothers.
