Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Mississippi Highway Patrol, Mississippi
End of Watch Monday, May 27, 1974
Add to My HeroesJoe Clay
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.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 15 years
- Badge H-17
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Never apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsI was privileged to know Joe and was pastor at his Memorial Service. I will never forget.
Rev. Dr. H Owen Gordon
December 4, 2018
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