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Photograph: Patrolman John G. Hough

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Patrolman John G. Hough
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Ohio

End of Watch: Tuesday, December 3, 1940

Biographical Info
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 4/42

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Thursday, September 19, 1940
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman John Hough was struck and killed by a drunk driver while assisting a stranded motorist on US Route 52 in Scioto County. The drunk driver fled the scene after striking him. Patrolman Hough succumbed to his injuries 11 weeks later.

Patrolman Hough had served with the agency for 2.5 years.

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