Copiah County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
End of Watch Wednesday, December 2, 1908
Add to My HeroesLuther O. Sumrall
Deputy Sheriff Luther Sumrall was struck and killed by a train near the depot in Wesson as he served witness subpoenas for a case being tried in the circuit court.
He was crossing the tracks to catch a passenger train back to Hazelhurst when a passing freight approached. He attempted to step off of the tracks but was struck by a beam that was projecting off of the engine.
Deputy Sumrall was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
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