Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Mississippi Highway Patrol, Mississippi
End of Watch Friday, May 29, 2009
Add to My HeroesSteve Loy Hood
Master Sergeant Steve Hood was killed in an automobile crash while pursuing 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 and is currently serving seven years in a state correctional facility.
Sergeant Hood had served with the agency for 26 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and son.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 26 years
- Badge F-3
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Charged with manslaughter
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