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Patrolman William Warner succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Broadway and Franklin Street.
Patrolman Warner was walking his beat and was attempting to cross the street when he was struck.
Patrolman Warner had served with the Somerville Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and seven children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Warner gave the Somerville Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Somerville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Warner.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Somerville Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
William is one of 158 officers lost to accidents in MA, 33.7% of the 469 remembered there.
William is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
William 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 1921, 3 officers in MA were lost to accidents, the 7th heaviest of 86 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 1921, 68 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1921, 105 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William was 40. Of the 154 lost to accidents in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 39. William had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
William was 40. 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. William had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 40. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. William had served 8 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%. Fridays: 19.6%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 15.1%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Somerville Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 33.7% of all 469 deaths in MA, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 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
Somerville Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where
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