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Constable Raye Hawkins was killed when his vehicle was struck by a stolen pickup truck being pursued by other officers at around 2:30 pm.
The pursuit started in Tallahatchie County when deputies attempted to stop the stolen vehicle that was occupied by two juvenile offenders. The juveniles lead the deputies on a pursuit that entered Panola County and continued towards Batesville. Constable Hawkins was responding to assist in the pursuit when the vehicle struck his car at a high rate of speed at the intersection of Route 35 and Route 6, causing him to suffer fatal injuries.
Both juveniles were taken into custody and charged as adults with felony murder. One subject was sentenced to 40 years in prison and the second was sentenced to 30 years.
Constable Hawkins had served in law enforcement for 29 years. His son is a police officer with the Batesville Police Department and was one of the first officers on the scene following the crash.
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29 years. You could have gone home.
Constable Hawkins gave the Panola County Constable's Office 29 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Courtland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Hawkins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
Eula is the only officer of Panola County Constable's Office remembered here.
Eula is one of 89 officers lost to accidents in MS, 25.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Eula is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Eula is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 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
Eula was 57. Of the 83 lost to accidents in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 52; the middle age was 43. Eula had served 29 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Eula was 57. 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. Eula had served 29 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Eula was 57. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Eula had served 29 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 11.2% of these deaths in MS; May holds the most, 16.9%. Thursdays: 13.5%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Panola County Constable's Office. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 25.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 7.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
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