Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 3, 1940
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 4/42
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: 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 Ohio State Highway Patrol for 2.5 years.