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Incident
Deputy Johnson was killed when he was involved in a traffic collision on SR-10 at approximately 0630 hours.
The deputy's vehicle crossed the center line on a sharp curve and collided head-on with a tractor trailer.
Deputy Johnson had been employed with the Emery County Sheriff's Office for six and one-half years, and was assigned to the Patrol Division.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Johnson gave the Emery County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Castle Dale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Johnson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Emery County Sheriff's Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Jeremiah is one of 49 officers lost to accidents in UT, 35.5% of the 138 remembered there.
Jeremiah is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jeremiah is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2003, 1 officer in UT was lost to accidents, the 7th heaviest of 42 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 3.
In 2003, 80 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2003, 94 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 29th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jeremiah was 30. Of the 48 lost to accidents in UT whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 51.3; the middle age was 37.5. Jeremiah had served 6.5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Jeremiah was 30. 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. Jeremiah had served 6.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeremiah was 30. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jeremiah had served 6.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 6.1% of these deaths in UT; July holds the most, 14.3%. Tuesdays: 10.2%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Emery County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 35.5% of all 138 deaths in UT, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Emery County Sheriff's Department has 3 officers remembered here, Jeremiah among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 61-E
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