Officer 
Hugh K Painter

Date of Appointment:	October 2, 1923
Date of Death:	March 30, 1924
NLEOM Panel:	Panel 60
NLEOM Section:	E - 03
Details:	Officer Hugh K. Painter, a 28 year old Motorcycle Officer, while on night patrol, was in pursuit of a speeding vehicle when the speeder unexpectedly turned off his lights and hit his brakes. Officer Painter, traveling at a speed of 60 miles per hour, crashed into the rear of the automobile and died several days later of complications from his injuries (pneumonia).