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Trooper James Read Hughes | Virginia State Police, Virginia Virginia State Police, Virginia

Trooper

James Read Hughes

Virginia State Police, Virginia

End of Watch: Monday, June 3, 1974

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 28

Tour: 3 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Struck by vehicle

Incident Date: 6/3/1974

Weapon: Not available

Suspect: Not available

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Trooper Hughes was struck and killed by a truck during a traffic stop on I-95 near Lorton, in Fairfax County. He was speaking with the driver of the vehicle he had stopped when a tractor trailer struck him and the vehicle. The driver of the truck was arrested and charged with manslaughter and reckless driving.

Trooper Hughes was working on his day off and was not being paid at the time of the accident. He had served with the Virginia State Police for 3 years.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 36th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
June 3, 2010

 

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