Todd Hanneken, a Illinois state trooper, died after a car accident in Illinois on Thursday.
Officials with the Illinois State Police made the announcement Thursday afternoon.
On Thursday right before 11 a.m. Trooper Todd Hanneken was working in his police car when he was involved in a single-vehicle accident.
Officials say Hanneken was taken out of the vehicle and flown to an area hospital with severe injuries.
“It is with profound heartache and unfathomable sadness that I tell you of the death of Trooper Todd Hanneken,” Director Brendan Kelly said.
“We are asking the public to respectfully give consideration to the family of Trooper Hanneken and the ISP while we grieve and work through this tragedy,” Kelly added.
Hanneken was 45 years old who served for 20 years in Illinois State Police. He is survived by his family members including wife Shelley, his two sons, Ben and Nick, his brother Chad, his mother Vickie and father, retired Illinois State Police Trooper Jerry Hanneken.
A procession was took place on Friday afternoon to bring Hanneken back to Macon County. State Police and other first responders provided their service as escorts.
