Johnson County Sheriff's Office, Indiana
End of Watch Tuesday, June 28, 1938
Add to My HeroesOva Earl Vaughn
Deputy Ova Vaughn was electrocuted when he came in contact with a live utility line while directing traffic at an accident scene.
Deputy Vaughn had served with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office for one year. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Electrocuted
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