Motorcycle Crash Kills Long-Time Will County Sheriff's Lieutenant

JOLIET, IL — The Will County Sheriff's Office announced that Lt. Steve Egan, a member of the sheriff's department since 1989, was killed last Friday while riding his motorcycle in western Iowa during his vacation. He was 68.

According to Iowa news reports, Egan was riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle along Interstate 29 when he missed a curve in the road and crashed into the center median.

Egan began his law enforcement career in 1973 with the Joliet Police Department where he served until December of 1984. He spent the past 32 years with the Will County Sheriff’s Office. He was promoted to sergeant in 1997, and he became a lieutenant in October 2003.

Egan served as watch commander for the patrol division.

"Over the years, Steve proved his unwavering dedication to the department, truly enjoyed his job, and was a wealth of information. He mentored many new deputies, was an outstanding supervisor, and was supportive of those who worked for him," Sheriff Mike Kelley remarked in Monday's news release.

"With Steve’s big personality and selfless nature, Steve leaves behind numerous friends at the Sheriff’s Office. The news of his sudden death has shaken the department."