Patrolman John H. Hawthorne
End of Watch: Wed, Jan 22nd, 1947
Date of Incident: Wed, Jan 22nd, 1947
Cause of Death: Motor Vehicle Accident (Response)
Service Time: 5 years
Age: 34
Survivors
HIs wife
Incident
Patrolman Hawthorn was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a three-alarm fire at St. Martin's School.
During the response his patrol vehicle collided with a truck at the intersection of Shelby and Jefferson Streets and burst into flames. He was trapped inside of the vehicle and received fatal burns.
Agency
The Louisville Division of Police has been disbanded and absorbed by the Louisville Metro Police Department.
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Tributes
There are 2 tributes for Patrolman John H. Hawthorne.
Left on Sunday, January 22nd, 2012
It is now 65 years to the day, but you are still remembered. Thank you, Patrolman Hawthorn.