Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Mississippi Highway Patrol, Mississippi
End of Watch Friday, October 28, 1988
Add to My HeroesRalph R. Newell
Sergeant Ralph Newell was killed when his patrol car struck the back of a tractor-trailer that was crossing the highway while driving en route to Jackson, Mississippi, on Highway 49. Low visibility due to fog was a contributing factor in the crash.
Sergeant Newell was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Mississippi Department of Public Safety - Mississippi Highway Patrol for 22 years, assigned to Troop J. He was survived by his wife, daughter, two stepsons, mother, two brothers, and there sisters.
A portion of Highway 49 in Covington County was dedicated to Staff Sergeant Newell on October 18, 2007.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 22 years
- Badge U-3
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 20 ReflectionsVisiting Mississippi For The Second Time Since 1991
Drove By The Memorial Site
Condolences To The Family and Members Of Our Police Departments
His/Their Service And Duty To Protect Our Communities Will Continue To Be Appreciated
Rest In Eternal Peace SGT Newell
The Turner /Jackson Family
Civilians/ Citizens of USA
September 28, 2024
