John Hughes
1948
John W. Hughes.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman John Hughes was killed in a motorcycle crash while on duty on Kellogg Avenue in Cincinnati. The investigation revealed he had been chasing a speeder and crashed into a taxicab. He died from a fractured skull and a crushed pelvis. Patrolman Hughes was a United States Army World War II veteran who served with the Cincinnati Police Department for 5.5 years. He was survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter. He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.
Service Record
Also Served
Cincinnati Police Department
Patrolman
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