An off-duty New Baden police officer was struck and killed late Tuesday while walking on a rural stretch of road between New Baden and Trenton in Clinton County. He was taken to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon and later pronounced dead. The sheriff’s office said it has opened an investigation into the crash.
Who Was Killed
St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. identified the victim as David Jordan, 59, according to the Belleville News-Democrat. The New Baden Police Department called Jordan’s death "unexpected and sudden" and said it was not duty-related. The department described him as "a dedicated and valuable member" of the force since 2019, the paper reported. The Belleville News-Democrat also reported that Jordan was pronounced dead in the emergency room at 1:24 a.m.
Scene And Timeline
Clinton County dispatchers received a 911 call at 11:51 p.m. reporting a pedestrian struck in the 200 block of Wesclin Road, Sheriff Dan Travous said, according to RiverBender. First responders found Jordan with head and chest injuries and took him to HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon.
Department Statement And Background
The New Baden Police Department publicly extended condolences after Jordan’s death and, in a statement quoted by the Belleville News-Democrat, noted that he had been with the department since 2019 and was regarded as a dedicated member of the small force. New Baden’s public safety page lists "Dave Jordan" among its officers, reflecting his role in the village police department (New Baden Public Safety).
Investigation
The Clinton County Sheriff’s Office has not released additional details about the circumstances of the crash, and there was no immediate word on possible charges, according to FOX2. Sheriff Travous and the coroner’s office are coordinating the investigation as local agencies continue processing the rural scene.
The New Baden community and fellow officers are mourning the loss. Officials have offered condolences to Jordan’s family and co-workers as the investigation moves forward.
