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Lieutenant Carlough succumbed to complications of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident on December 7, 1955. He was assisting other units in a vehicle pursuit that originated in Troy, New York. He was travelling on Route 17 when he swerved to avoid a truck that was entering the highway and his patrol car struck a tractor trailer. Lieutenant Carlough suffered multiple injuries and suffered severe allergic reactions to antiobotics he was placed on as a result. He died from his injuries on January 15, 1956.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Carlough served with the Paramus Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Paramus community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Carlough.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Paramus Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Harry is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Harry is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Harry is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1956, 3 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 24th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1956, 60 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 73rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1956, 74 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Harry was 43. Of the 232 lost to accidents in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 41.3; the middle age was 33.5.
Harry was 43. 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.
Harry was 43. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
January holds 5% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Sundays: 16.7%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Paramus Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Paramus Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Harry among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-W
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