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Patrolman Clyde Murtland was killed in a motorcycle accident at the intersection of Main Street and Third Street at approximately 3:45 pm.
He was on patrol when a truck struck him from behind as he attempted to make a left turn onto Third Street. He was transported to Westmoreland Hospital where he died from his injuries an hour later.
The driver of the truck was arrested following the accident.
Patrolman Murtland had served with the Greensburg Police Department for 11 years and also served as a volunteer firefighter.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Murtland gave the Greensburg Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Greensburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Murtland.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Clyde is the only officer of Greensburg Police Department remembered here.
Clyde is one of 417 officers lost to accidents in PA, 33% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Clyde is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Clyde 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 1933, 5 officers in PA were lost to accidents, the 22nd heaviest of 133 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 14.
In 1933, 77 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1933, 94 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 29th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Clyde was 43. Of the 412 lost to accidents in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48.3; the middle age was 38. Clyde had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 8.6 years.
Clyde was 43. 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. Clyde had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Clyde was 43. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Clyde had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 7.9% of these deaths in PA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Mondays: 12.9%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.4%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Greensburg 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 27,552 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.
Where
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