Lexington Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Saturday, November 4, 1967
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 66
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: November 4, 1967
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman James Hodgdon was killed in an automobile accident on Route 2.
It is believed that he was attempting to write down a license plate number when the accident occurred.
Patrolman Hodgdon was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Lexington Police Department for one year. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Patrolman Hodgdon's father, two brothers, and two sons also served in law enforcement.