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Captain Hazen Maltby was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car was struck head-on on Illinois Route 123.
The driver of the vehicle that struck his patrol car was charged with reckless homicide and possession of marijuana.
Captain Maltby had served with the Cass County Sheriff's Department for eight years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Captain Maltby gave the Cass County Sheriff's Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Virginia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Maltby.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Hazen A Maltby served in the U.S. Army (1950â1953) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Hazen is the only officer of Cass County Sheriff's Department remembered here.
Hazen is one of 354 officers lost to accidents in IL, 26.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Hazen is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Hazen 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 1976, 2 officers in IL were lost to accidents, the 55th heaviest of 115 years on record. The heaviest was 1927, with 11.
In 1976, 59 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 76th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1976, 77 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 62nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Hazen was 43. Of the 344 lost to accidents in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 45.3; the middle age was 37. Hazen had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Hazen 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. Hazen had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Hazen 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. Hazen had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in IL; October holds the most, 11.3%. Tuesdays: 11.6%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Cass County Sheriff's Department.
Accident deaths account for 26.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, 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.
Military Service
Hazen A Maltby served in the U.S. Army (1950–1953) before joining law enforcement.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 11-W
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