U.S. Navy · United States 
John Freshour
1964
John Lowery Freshour served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Sergeant John Freshour was killed in an automobile crash when his patrol car and a fire truck collided at an intersection while he was responding to an emergency. Unknown to emergency personnel, the firetruck was en route to a fictitious address, which had been made by a prank call. The firetruck ran a red light, hitting Sergeant Freshour's patrol car, killing him instantly. Sergeant Freshour was a United States Navy Reserve veteran and had served with the Greeneville Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Greeneville Police Department
Sergeant
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