Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Mississippi Highway Patrol, Mississippi
End of Watch: Monday, May 27, 1974
Age: 53
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: H-17
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: May 27, 1974
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Never apprehended
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.