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Constable Charles Evans succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier while he was directing traffic at the intersection of Main Street and Mechanic Street at about 9:30 pm.
The driver who struck him claimed to have been blinded by the headlights of oncoming cars. Constable Evans was taken to Millard Fillmore Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
A $50 fine and six month suspended sentence was imposed on the driver.
Constable Evans had served with the Springville Police Department for at least 14 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, three grandchildren, and four siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Evans gave the Springville Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Springville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Evans.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
Charles is the only officer of Springville Police Department remembered here.
Charles is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Charles is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Charles 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 1939, 11 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 12th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 1939, 61 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 72nd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1939, 80 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 57th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Charles was 65. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. Charles had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Charles was 65. 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. Charles had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 65. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Charles had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 9.7% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Wednesdays: 14.2%.
August holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Springville Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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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