Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Mississippi Highway Patrol, Mississippi
End of Watch Sunday, April 22, 1951
Add to My HeroesHerbert E. Nixon
Trooper Herbert Nixon was killed in an automobile crash on Highway 2 south of Corinth.
Trooper Nixon and his partner were en route to a fatal car collision when they collided with another vehicle. His partner was seriously injured, and the passengers in the other vehicle suffered minor cuts and bruises.
Trooper Nixon served with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Mississippi Highway Patrol for five years. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 86
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsMy Dad died serving the state of Mississippi.
He is NEVER forgotten, and as his daughter, I am so honored by his service and his love.
Gloria N Jones
Daughter
March 28, 2024
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