Captain Hugh Blaine Davis, Tulsa County Highway Patrol, Oklahoma

Captain Hugh Blaine Davis

Tulsa County Highway Patrol, Oklahoma

End of Watch Friday, June 21, 1929

Hugh Blaine Davis

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.

Bio

Age 45
Tour 1 year, 3 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Thursday, June 20, 1929
Weapon Automobile; Bus
Offender Charged with manslaughter

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 21, 2015