Mountain City Constable's Office, Nevada
End of Watch: Wednesday, September 29, 1937
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: September 29, 1937
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Constable George Cotant was killed in an automobile accident while returning to Mountain City from Elko, where he was conducting business. His vehicle went out of control and completely overturned, causing him to suffer fatal injuries.
Constable Cotant had served as the Mountain City constable for several months. He had previously served with the Elko County Sheriff's Office as a deputy and a jailer, and as constable of Elko. He was survived by his father, two brothers, and three sisters.