U.S. Air Force · United States 
Eddie Hobson
1981
Eddie L. Hobson served the U.S. Air Force.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
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 lose 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 and driving with a revoked license and sentenced to 30 days in a rehab center. Officer Hobson was a United States Air Force veteran who had served with the Dayton Police Department for eight months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Air Force
Also Served
Dayton Police Department
Police Officer
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