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David Robertson Hanton Jr.
Incident
Undersheriff David Hanton was killed in an automobile accident while and the prosecuting attorney were en route to investigate reports of bars staying open past the legal closing time. The vehicle ran into the back of a truck on U.S. Highway 25.
Undersheriff Hanton had been with the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two children, and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Undersheriff Hanton gave the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Port Huron community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Undersheriff Hanton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
St. Clair County Sheriff's Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
David is one of 224 officers lost to accidents in MI, 31.9% of the 703 remembered there.
David is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
David 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 1941, 2 officers in MI were lost to accidents, the 33rd heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 8.
In 1941, 68 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1941, 90 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 38th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
David was 30. Of the 212 lost to accidents in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 34. David had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David 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. David had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David 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. David had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 6.7% of these deaths in MI; August holds the most, 14.3%. Saturdays: 16.1%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at St. Clair County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.9% of all 703 deaths in MI, 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
St. Clair County Sheriff's Department has 4 officers remembered here, David among them.
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