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Officer Kelley was killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit. The vehicle they were chasing overturned, causing the driver of the patrol car to take evasive action. The patrol car went off the road and struck a tree, causing fatal injuries to Officer Kelley.
Survivors
Officer Kelley was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Kelley served with the Lunenburg Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lunenburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Kelley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Ivan is the only officer of Lunenburg Police Department remembered here.
Ivan is one of 158 officers lost to accidents in MA, 33.7% of the 469 remembered there.
Ivan is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Ivan 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 1950, 3 officers in MA were lost to accidents, the 7th heaviest of 86 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 1950, 58 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 77th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1950, 65 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 82nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Ivan was 42. Of the 154 lost to accidents in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 39.
Ivan was 42. 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.
Ivan was 42. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
April holds 8.2% of these deaths in MA; August holds the most, 12.7%. Sundays: 14.6%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Lunenburg Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 33.7% of all 469 deaths in MA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.7% 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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 11-E
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