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Constable Hoot West succumbed to injuries sustained three days earlier when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree on Harrison Road.
He was serving civil papers when the crash occurred just before 8:00 am on May 6th, 2019. He was transported to North Mississippi Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries on May 9th.
Constable West had served as the elected constable of Lowndes County’s District 1 since 1971 and was serving his 13th consecutive term. He had previously served with the Columbus Police Department and Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office. He had a total of 52 years of law enforcement service and was a founding member and first president of the Mississippi Constables Association.
He is survived by his son, two daughters, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, mother, brother, and two sisters.
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He is survived by his son, two daughters, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, mother, brother, and two sisters.
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52 years. You could have gone home.
Constable West gave the Lowndes County Constable's Office 52 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Columbus community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable West.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
Lowndes County Constable's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Willie is one of 89 officers lost to accidents in MS, 25.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Willie is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Willie is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2019, 3 officers in MS were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 64 years on record. The heaviest was 1989, with 4.
In 2019, 45 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 103rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2019, 46 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 110th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Willie was 81. Of the 83 lost to accidents in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 52; the middle age was 43. Willie had served 52 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Willie was 81. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Willie had served 52 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Willie was 81. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Willie had served 52 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 16.9% of these deaths in MS, more than any other month. Thursdays: 13.5%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Lowndes County Constable's Office.
Accident deaths account for 25.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Lowndes County Constable's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Willie among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 5-W
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