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Officer Charles Williams was struck and killed by a delivery truck while directing traffic at the intersection of Main Street and Bank Street. No charges were filed against the driver of the truck. Officer Williams had served with the Wellfleet Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
In Our Keeping
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- August 2, 2026
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Williams gave the Wellfleet Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Wellfleet community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Williams.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Charles is the only officer of Wellfleet Police Department remembered here.
Charles is one of 158 officers lost to accidents in MA, 33.7% of the 469 remembered there.
Charles is one of 8,274 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Charles is one of 10,099 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1931, 5 officers in MA were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 86 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 1931, 100 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1931, 115 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Charles was 34. Of the 154 lost to accidents in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 39. Charles had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Charles was 34. Of the 7,715 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Charles had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 34. Of the 9,448 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Charles had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 10.1% of these deaths in MA; August holds the most, 12.7%. Sundays: 14.6%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Wellfleet Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 33.7% of all 469 deaths in MA, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 61-W
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