U.S. Navy · United States 
James Hill
1940
James William Hill served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman James Hill was killed in a motorcycle crash near 1704 North State Street.
He was driving to patrol the area near the Duling School while students walked to school in the morning. His motorcycle collided with a vehicle in the roadway and he was thrown to the ground. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries later in the afternoon.
Patrolman Hill was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Jackson Police Department for five years.
He was driving to patrol the area near the Duling School while students walked to school in the morning. His motorcycle collided with a vehicle in the roadway and he was thrown to the ground. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries later in the afternoon.
Patrolman Hill was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Jackson Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, parents, three brothers, and five sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Jackson Police Department
Patrolman
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