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The driver of the truck, Helen Torres, 32, of Thomasboro, was
ticketed for failure to yield right of way at a stop
intersection and no valid driver’s license. Secretary of state
records show Torres was issued a state identification card in
February 2024, but no record of her ever having an Illinois
driver’s license was on file.
“Corey’s family is hurting badly today. This is the first, and I
hope the last, trooper who I personally administered the oath of
an ISP officer to that I’ve lost in the line of duty,” ISP
Director Brendan Kelly said in a statement. “The first and, I
hope, the last trooper who I’ve seen at the beginning of their
watch and the end of their watch. I ask for your thoughts, your
love and prayers and goodwill for his family and the Illinois
State Police family.”
Gov. JB Pritzker ordered flags in Illinois to fly at half-staff
in honor of Thompsen.
Thompsen served with ISP for nearly five years, assigned to the
special operations group and based at Troop 7 in Pesotum. He is
survived by his wife and parents. Funeral arrangements are
pending.
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