Sergeant John Lowery Freshour, Greeneville Police Department, Tennessee

Sergeant John Lowery Freshour

Greeneville Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Tuesday, December 15, 1964

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John Lowery Freshour

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. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 11 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

emergency response, false report

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Sgt. Freshour,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 14, 2024