Maryland State Police, Maryland
End of Watch Monday, March 31, 1924
Add to My HeroesHugh K. Painter
Officer Hugh Painter succumbed to injuries received in a motorcycle crash five days earlier while chasing a speeder on Washington Boulevard (modern-day Baltimore Avenue) at Muirkirk.
The driver of the vehicle turned his lights off and slammed on his brakes, causing Officer Painter to strike the rear of the vehicle at over 60 mph.
Officer Painter had served with the Maryland State Police for only six months.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Wednesday, March 26, 1924
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsOfficer Painter,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Maryland.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
March 31, 2024
