Master Sergeant Steve L. Hood
Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Highway Patrol
Mississippi
End of Watch: Friday, May 29, 2009

Biographical Info
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 26 years
Badge Number: F-3

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Friday, May 29, 2009
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter

Master Sergeant Steve Hood was killed in an automobile accident while pursing a vehicle on State Highway 370 near the Lee County - Prentiss County line.

Sergeant Hood's vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree, causing fatal injuries. Witnesses were able to identify the vehicle that Sergeant Hood was pursuing. The driver was later arrested and charged with felony fleeing and manslaughter.

Sergeant Hood had served with the agency for 26 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and son.