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Patrolman Donald Henderson was killed in an automobile crash during a high-speed pursuit on NC 216. His patrol car was forced off the road during the pursuit and rolled over several times. He was thrown from the vehicle and suffered severe injuries. He died at the scene. The subject was charged with reckless driving, driving under the influence, hit and run resulting in death, and driving without an operator's license. Patrolman Henderson was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Kings Mountain Police Department for two years.
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.
Patrolman Henderson gave the Kings Mountain Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Kings Mountain community, and 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
Donald Henderson served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Kings Mountain Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Donald is one of 205 officers lost to accidents in NC, 30.9% of the 664 remembered there.
Donald is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Donald 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 1968, 5 officers in NC were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.
In 1968, 100 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1968, 117 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Donald was 30. Of the 194 lost to accidents in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 35. Donald had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 5.4 years.
Donald 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. Donald had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Donald was 30. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Donald had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 11.2% of these deaths in NC; September holds the most, 12.7%. Saturdays: 20%.
November holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Kings Mountain Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 15.1% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 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 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Kings Mountain Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Donald among them.
Military Service
Donald Henderson served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 36-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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