Bio & Incident Details
Age: 43
Tour: 7 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Struck by train
Incident Date: 9/15/1927
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Deputy Howard Hagwood succumbed to injuries sustained two weeks earlier when his patrol car was struck by a train.
He was responding to assist other deputies search for a gunman when he attempted to cross a railroad crossing as the train approached.
He suffered severe injuries in the accident and was transported to a local hospital. He remained in the hospital for two weeks until succumbing to his injuries.
Deputy Hagwood had served with the Forrest County Sheriff's Office for 7 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
