Harry G. Lucas Jr.

Time

In 1984, 1 officer at West Virginia State Police was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.

In 1984, 1 officer in WV was lost to accidents, the 8th heaviest of 47 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 2.

In 1984, 82 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1984, 99 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 22nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

Harry had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 5.5 years.

Harry had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.

Harry had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Harry had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

September holds 10% of these deaths at West Virginia State Police; November holds the most, 20%. Wednesdays: 15%.

September holds 13% of these deaths in WV; November holds the most, 16.7%. Wednesdays: 18.5%.

September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.

How

Accident deaths account for 47.6% of all 42 deaths at West Virginia State Police, the 2nd most common cause.

Accident deaths account for 23.3% of all 232 deaths in WV, 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.

His people

West Virginia State Police has 42 officers remembered here, Harry among them.