Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman John Hough was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while assisting a stranded motorist on US Route 52 in Scioto County. The driver fled the scene after striking him. Patrolman Hough succumbed to his injuries 11 weeks later at the Portsmouth Hospital. The driver was convicted of second-degree manslaughter and sentenced to 60 days in jail and a $100 fine. Patrolman Hough had served with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for 2.5 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents, two sisters, and a brother.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Hough gave the Ohio State Highway Patrol 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of Ohio. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Hough.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman John G. Hough is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Ohio State Highway Patrol, 8 of 42 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 19% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John G. Hough's cause is highlighted.
How John G. Hough Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 60 days in jail
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John G. Hough is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John G. Hough was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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