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Patrolman John Knorr was killed in an automobile accident while transporting an injured infant to the local hospital in the town's ambulance. The ambulance collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Haddon Avenue and Crescent Boulevard.
The infant, her father, and the three occupants of the other vehicle were also killed in the crash. Patrolman Knorr's partner suffered a fractured skull but recovered.
Patrolman Knorr had served with the agency for 6 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, parents, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Knorr gave the Haddonfield Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Haddonfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Knorr.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
John is the only officer of Haddonfield Police Department remembered here.
John is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
John is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
John 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 1932, 8 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1932, 110 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1932, 121 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
John was 30. Of the 232 lost to accidents in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 41.3; the middle age was 33.5. John had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John 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. John had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John 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. John had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Tuesdays: 11.2%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Haddonfield Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, 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.
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