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Patrolman Larry Cellamare succumbed to injuries sustained several days earlier when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle at the intersection of Eagle Street and Steuben Street in Utica around 2:35 a.m. Patrolman Cellamare and his partner were traveling west on Eagle Street, responding to back up another officer with their lights and sirens engaged, when a vehicle ran a red light at Steuben Street. Patrolman Cellamare was transported to St. Elizabeth's Hospital, where he succumbed to his head injuries. The driver of the vehicle that struck the patrol car was charged with running a red light, but the charges were later dropped. Patrolman Cellamare was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Utica Police Department for six months. He had previously served with the United States Border Patrol in Texas.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, parents, brother, and sister.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Cellamare gave the Utica Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Utica community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Military Service
Oronzo Lawrence Cellamare III served in the U.S. Air Force (1976â1979) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Utica Police Department has lost 6 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Oronzo is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Oronzo is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Oronzo is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1985, 3 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 62nd heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 1985, 67 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 59th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1985, 75 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Oronzo was 28. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. Oronzo had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Oronzo was 28. 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. Oronzo had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Oronzo was 28. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Oronzo had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.1% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Thursdays: 14.4%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 6 deaths at Utica Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Utica Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, Oronzo among them.
Where
Military Service
Oronzo Lawrence Cellamare III served in the U.S. Air Force (1976–1979) before joining law enforcement.
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