GLENVIEW, IL – A somber cloud hangs over Glenview as the community mourns the loss of Police Officer Robert Fryc, who tragically died in a car accident early Sunday morning. The incident occurred in Barrington as Officer Fryc was en route to work, according to official reports.
Barrington police officers responded to the scene of the two-vehicle crash shortly after 4 a.m. The location of the accident was on the 200 block of South Northwest Highway. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the cause of the Glenview Car Accident or whether any other individuals sustained injuries in the collision.
Officer Fryc, 43, had been a dedicated member of the Glenview Police Department since 2007. His commitment to service was recently acknowledged at a village board of trustees meeting on February 4th. He was recognized for his heroic actions as one of the first responders who played a crucial role in saving a fellow officer’s life during an incident last summer. Now, the village is grappling with the heartbreaking reality of honoring Officer Fryc’s life and legacy cut short by this devastating Glenview car accident.
“Officer Fryc was more than just a colleague; he was family,” stated Glenview Police Chief William Fitzpatrick. “He was deeply embedded in our department and the Glenview community. We are heartbroken by this tragic loss. Our immediate focus is on providing support to his family and our officers as we navigate this period of immense grief.”
Flags are flying at half-staff outside the Glenview Police Department as a visible symbol of the village’s collective mourning for a man who dedicated his career to safeguarding the community. The Glenview Police Department has sent home many of Officer Fryc’s day shift colleagues to allow them time to process this tragedy. Law enforcement support is being provided by Cook County and neighboring communities to ensure continued public safety coverage in Glenview during this difficult time.
Village President Michael Jenny expressed the profound sense of loss felt throughout Glenview, stating, “We are devastated by the tragic death of Officer Fryc, especially as we had just recently honored him for his exceptional service and dedication to Glenview just two weeks prior. On behalf of the entire Village, we extend our deepest condolences to Officer Fryc’s family, his friends, and his fellow officers. In due course, the community will come together to properly remember and honor his dedicated service.”
The Barrington Police Department, with the assistance of the Major Crash Assistance Team of Lake County, is conducting a thorough investigation into the Glenview car accident to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash. Both the village and the police department are requesting that the privacy of Officer Fryc’s family and colleagues be respected as they cope with this profound loss.
