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Sergeant Joe Clay | Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Highway Patrol, Mississippi Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Highway Patrol, Mississippi

Sergeant

Joe Clay

Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Highway Patrol, Mississippi

End of Watch: Monday, May 27, 1974

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 53

Tour: 15 years

Badge # H-17

Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Incident Date: 5/27/1974

Weapon: Automobile

Suspect: Never apprehended

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Sergeant Clay was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a violator on a Winston County road. The patrol car Sergeant Clay was riding in went out of control and crashed. Sergeant Clay's partner received minor injuries. The suspect was never apprehended.

Sergeant Clay had been with the agency for 15 years and was assigned to Troop H. He was survived by his wife and son.

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As my career's end is coming closer, I decided to check and find those who had lost their lives during the year that I was hired. While it's been many years since your passing, I'm sure those you left behind and those whom with you served with distinction have kept you alive in their memories. Thank you for your service and for looking out for us who continue in our chosen profession. Rest in peace Sgt. Clay.

Sgt. Robert Mau Sr.
PD Joliet IL
December 17, 2008

 

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