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Patrolman Frederick Lippert succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier when he was struck by a pickup truck while directing traffic on the Rankin Bridge.
He was directing traffic around a tow truck that was assisting a disabled vehicle when he was struck and thrown 90 feet. He was transported to Mercy Hospital, where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.
Patrolman Lippert served as a part-time officer with the Whitaker Borough Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, parents, and three brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Lippert gave the Whitaker Borough Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Whitaker community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Lippert.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Frederick is the only officer of Whitaker Borough Police Department remembered here.
Frederick is one of 417 officers lost to accidents in PA, 33% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Frederick is one of 8,274 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Frederick 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 1972, 6 officers in PA were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 133 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 14.
In 1972, 85 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1972, 98 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Frederick was 28. Of the 412 lost to accidents in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48.3; the middle age was 38. Frederick had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 8.6 years.
Frederick was 28. 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. Frederick had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frederick was 28. Of the 9,448 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Frederick had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 10.6% of these deaths in PA, more than any other month. Thursdays: 13.7%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Whitaker Borough Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 33% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, 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 38-E
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