U.S. Army · United States 
John Costello
1961
John E. Costello served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer John Costello was killed in a motorcycle accident while on patrol. His motorcycle collided with a car at the intersection of 48th Street and Center Street. He remained unconscious from the time of the accident until his death nine days later. Officer Costello was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Omaha Police Department
Officer
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