Incident
Patrolman Mark Hines was killed in an automobile crash while pursuing a vehicle. He began pursuing the vehicle on South Park Road in Jefferson County and the pursuit entered Bullitt County. The vehicle he was chasing collided with another car. Patrolman Hines then swerved to avoid hitting the vehicles, causing his car to leave the roadway. The driver of the vehicle he was pursuing was arrested and charged with two counts of murder and additional traffic charges.
Survivors
Patrolman Hines was survived by his wife, two daughters, two sons, and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Hines gave the Jefferson County Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Louisville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Hines.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Jefferson County Police Department has lost 20 officers; 15 of them lost to accidents.
Mark is one of 161 officers lost to accidents in KY, 16.4% of the 984 remembered there.
Mark is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Mark is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1976, 2 officers at Jefferson County Police Department were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1976, 3 officers in KY were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1937, with 7.
In 1976, 59 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 76th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1976, 77 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 62nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Mark was 31. Of the 15 lost to accidents at Jefferson County Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 40.5; the middle age was 37. Mark had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Mark was 31. Of the 150 lost to accidents in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 49.8; the middle age was 39. Mark had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Mark was 31. 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. Mark had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Mark was 31. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Mark had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 20% of these deaths at Jefferson County Police Department; April holds the most, 20%. Sundays: 26.7%.
August holds 10.6% of these deaths in KY; April holds the most, 13.7%. Sundays: 15.5%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Sundays: 14%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 75% of all 20 deaths at Jefferson County Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.7% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 16.4% of all 984 deaths in KY, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.8% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Jefferson County Police Department has 20 officers remembered here, Mark among them.
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H. Clarence Conner May 22, 1909
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Edward H. Powell May 16, 1916
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Peerless F. Stout
May 3, 1925
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Clarence G. Rapson
Mar 6, 1931
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Fielden Collins
Aug 23, 1932
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Clinton M. Johnston
Jun 15, 1934
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Frank E. Herrmann
Apr 30, 1938
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Walter C. Wise Sep 19, 1946
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Chester W. Korfhage
Apr 3, 1949
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Ezra Sutherland Jun 19, 1950
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Alvin Lee Keown
Nov 8, 1952
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Henry E. St. Clair Apr 5, 1954
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Delmar Whitworth, Sr.
May 24, 1960
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Earl J. Bertram
Aug 18, 1968
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Michael T. Smith
Mar 11, 1976
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Mark Wynnfield Hines
Aug 29, 1976
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Kenneth R. Nally
Nov 6, 1978
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Christopher M. Dunn
Apr 3, 1980
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Jack S. Deuser
Jul 29, 1986
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Franklin Walter Pysher Jr.
Jan 10, 1989
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-E
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