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Alex Ilnicki
End of watch — Tuesday, August 30, 1966
- Rank
- Policeman
- Serial number
- 3490
- Division
- Air Support Division
- Location
- Dodger Stadium
- Cause of death
- Helicopter Crash
Officer Amberg and Officer Ilnicki were flying their helicopter eastbound from the area above Dodger Stadium heading due east to investigate a traffic jam on the 110 Fwy east of the stadium. At the same time a news helicopter was flying due north just south of the stadium along the 110 Fwy to investigate the same traffic jam as the Police helicopter. The two helicopters were on a 45 degree merge angle when they collided near Dodger Stadium. Both Officers were killed along with two pilots in the news helicopter in the accident.
Record published by the Los Angeles Police Department. View the source
Whether this name is engraved on the wall today has not yet been confirmed against the foundation’s roster.