Officer Hugh K. Painter
Maryland State Police
Maryland
End of Watch: Wednesday, April 2, 1924

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Sunday, March 30, 1924
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Painter succumbed to injuries received in a motorcycle accident several days earlier while chasing a speeder. The driver of the vehicle turned off his lights and slammed on his brakes, causing Officer Painter to strike the rear of the vehicle at over 60 mph.

Officer Painter had been with the agency for only six months.