Police Officer Eddie L. Hobson, Dayton Police Department, Ohio

Police Officer Eddie L. Hobson

Dayton Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Sunday, October 11, 1981

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 a collision in front of 2217 North Western Avenue (modern day James H. McGee Boulevard). His cruiser then slid into a telephone pole on the driver's side door. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene but was later arrested and he plead guilty to misdemeanor vehicular homicide.

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

Bio

Age 28
Tour 8 months
Badge 657

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Pleaded guilty

hit-and-run

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Westerville, Ohio Division of Police, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Police Officer Eddie L. Hobson Dayton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 52 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

End of Watch: Sunday, October 11, 1981

Chief Joe Morbitzer
Westerville, Ohio Division of Police

October 11, 2017