Police Officer Eddie L. Hobson

Eddie L. Hobson

Police Officer Eddie Hobson was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a disturbance call. During his response a vehicle turned left in front of him causing him to loose control of his cruiser and hit a utility pole in front of 2217 North Western Avenue (modern day James H. McGee Boulevard). The driver of the vehicle fled the scene but was arrested the next day.

The 23-year-old driver was convicted of leaving the scene of an accident, driving with a revoked license, and sentenced to 30 days in a rehab center.

Officer Hobson had served with the Dayton Police Department for eight months. He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.