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Lieutenant John Floyd was killed in an automobile crash on South Carolina 33, near Green Sea, while responding to a prowler call. His patrol car hydroplaned and struck a tree while driving through a large puddle of water in the roadway following a thunderstorm. Lieutenant Floyd had served with the Horry County Police Department for just over 13 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, and four siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Floyd gave the Horry County Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Conway community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Floyd.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Horry County Police Department has lost 6 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
John is one of 139 officers lost to accidents in SC, 31.4% of the 442 remembered there.
John is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
John 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 1986, 6 officers in SC were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1986, 82 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1986, 93 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
John was 40. Of the 120 lost to accidents in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 41; the middle age was 34. John had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
John was 40. 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. John had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 40. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. John had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 13.7% of these deaths in SC, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 15.8%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 6 deaths at Horry County Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.4% of all 442 deaths in SC, 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
Horry County Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 13-W
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