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Policeman Glen Crouse was killed in an automobile accident at the intersection of Beer Garden Road and Highway 330 while pursuing a reckless driver shortly after midnight.
Policeman Crouse, along with three other officers riding in the car, had chased the vehicle from downtown Marshalltown until it stopped at the intersection. The police car slid on ice and then struck an embankment. All four officers were transported to a local hospital where Policeman Crouse succumbed to his injuries about eight hours later.
The driver and two occupants of the vehicle were arrested later in the day and charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving injuries.
Policeman Crouse was survived by his wife and son.
Survivors
Policeman Crouse was survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Crouse gave the Marshalltown Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Marshalltown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Crouse.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Glen is the only officer of Marshalltown Police Department remembered here.
Glen is one of 71 officers lost to accidents in IA, 31.4% of the 226 remembered there.
Glen is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Glen 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 1954, 2 officers in IA were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 50 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 3.
In 1954, 69 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1954, 73 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 70th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Glen was 38. Of the 69 lost to accidents in IA whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 48; the middle age was 38. Glen had served 5.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Glen was 38. 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. Glen had served 5.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Glen was 38. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Glen had served 5.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 9.9% of these deaths in IA; June holds the most, 16.9%. Fridays: 16.9%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 15.1%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Marshalltown Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 31.4% of all 226 deaths in IA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% 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.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 17-E
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