Madison County Investigator Recovers After Amputation Surgery

EDWARDSVILLE - Chief Investigator Lee Brousseau of the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office is recovering at a Chicago hospital after doctors amputated a foot injured in an on-duty car crash eight years ago, officials said.

The amputation was performed on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, part of Loyola Medicine, in Chicago, by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kamran Hamid. Hamid said the surgery “went great” and that Brousseau is “doing very well.” Brousseau was scheduled to begin physical therapy on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

Brousseau suffered the injury in a 2018 crash while serving as a Pontoon Beach police officer. A pickup swerved into his lane and struck his patrol vehicle, officials said.

Since the crash, Brousseau has undergone multiple medical procedures and dealt with persistent pain. His mobility also recently became affected. After consulting with his doctors, Brousseau chose to undergo an amputation and will later receive a prosthesis.

“We’re very glad to hear that Lee’s procedure went well, and that his recovery is going very well,” State’s Attorney Tom Haine said. “We’ve been informed that he’s in great spirits. Knowing Lee, he’ll be wanting to get back on duty in no time – helping his teammates protect our community. His work ensures that victims are heard and that our neighborhoods remain safe.”

Brousseau joined the State’s Attorney’s Office in early 2022 after Haine met him at a Tyler Timmins Foundation event and recruited him to join the office as an investigator. Brousseau serves as president of the foundation and shared a close friendship with Timmins, a Pontoon Beach police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty in 2021.

Investigators for the State’s Attorney’s Office are sworn law enforcement officers whose duties include locating witnesses and assisting prosecutors in trial preparation.

“Lee consistently goes above and beyond for this community,” Haine said. “His dedication reflects the very best of our office. We’re fortunate to have someone with such integrity and determination on our team.”

Brousseau said he eventually plans to author a book about his experience, with a goal of helping other law enforcement officers overcome injuries and trauma.

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