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Deputy Sheriff George Hansen and Deputy Sheriff Henry Denman were killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a vehicle for speeding. During the pursuit a third vehicle, driven by a drunk driver, pulled into their path. In an attempt to avoid striking the third car, the officers swerved, causing their vehicle to go out of control and crash. Deputy Denman succumbed to his injuries one week after the accident. The drunk driver was never charged with any crimes. Deputy Hansen had been with the Racine County Sheriff's Office for 15 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Hansen gave the Racine County Sheriff's Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Racine community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Hansen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Racine County Sheriff's Department has lost 4 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
George is one of 125 officers lost to accidents in WI, 39.3% of the 318 remembered there.
George is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
George 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 1953, 3 officers in WI were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 72 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 5.
In 1953, 54 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 86th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1953, 62 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 86th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
George was 51. Of the 101 lost to accidents in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 45; the middle age was 34. George had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
George was 51. 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. George had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 51. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. George had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 7.2% of these deaths in WI; July holds the most, 16.8%. Thursdays: 20%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Racine County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 39.3% of all 318 deaths in WI, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 10.4% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 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 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Racine County Sheriff's Department has 4 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where
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