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Patrol Officer James Price was killed in a motorcycle crash near the intersection of Main Street and Coal Street while on duty at approximately 1:30 am.
The motorcycle struck a utility pole after he lost control of it as he neared the end of his shift.
Officer Price was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Plymouth Borough Police Department for only three months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrol Officer Price served with the Plymouth Borough Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Plymouth community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Military Service
James Price served in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Plymouth Borough Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
James is one of 417 officers lost to accidents in PA, 33% of the 1,262 remembered there.
James is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
James 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 1934, 6 officers in PA were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 133 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 14.
In 1934, 91 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 12th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1934, 101 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
James was 32. Of the 412 lost to accidents in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48.3; the middle age was 38. James had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 8.6 years.
James was 32. 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. James had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 32. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. James had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 7.2% of these deaths in PA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Plymouth Borough Police Department, the most common cause.
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.
His people
Plymouth Borough Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where
Military Service
James Price served in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-E
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