Tulsa County Highway Patrol, Oklahoma
End of Watch: Friday, June 21, 1929
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 1 year, 3 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: June 20, 1929
Weapon Used: Automobile; Bus
Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter
Captain Hugh Davis was killed in an automobile accident while en route to Sapulpa, Oklahoma, on official business. His department vehicle was struck by a city bus which swerved to avoid striking another car. Captain Davis succumbed to his injuries the following day. The bus driver was questioned at the scene and later charged with manslaughter.
The Tulsa County Highway Patrol existed in the 1920's and 1930's and was responsible for patrolling the county's highways. Captain Davis had been with the agency for 16 months. He was survived by his wife and two children. Captain Davis was a Freemason and was buried in memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa. Oklahoma.