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DC Smith died at the scene on the A1033 at the junction with the B1240, Thorn Road, near the village of Thorngumbald, East Yorkshire.
The Chair of Humberside Police Federation said “She had, for sixteen years, worked tirelessly for the communities of Humberside both as an investigating officer, PCSO and then, from 2015, as an officer”.
“Karen was a well-liked and popular colleague and was recognised by all who knew and worked with her as being tremendously hard-working and dedicated. She showed an incredible level of compassion for victims of crime and tirelessly pursued justice for them. These attributes made her a truly outstanding detective”.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Constable Smith served with the Humberside Police.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Constable Smith.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Humberside Police has lost 7 officers; 6 of them lost to accidents.
Karen is one of 1,335 officers lost to accidents in ENG, 47.9% of the 2,786 remembered there.
Karen is one of 1,673 officers lost to accidents in United Kingdom, 44.1% of the 3,791 remembered there.
Karen 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 2024, 1 officer at Humberside Police was lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1998, with 2.
In 2024, 2 officers in ENG were lost to accidents, the 163rd heaviest of 193 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 35.
In 2024, 2 officers in United Kingdom were lost to accidents, the 168th heaviest of 194 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 40.
In 2024, 54 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 99th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Karen was 49. Of the 6 lost to accidents at Humberside Police whose age is recorded, half were between 28.5 and 41.3; the middle age was 31.5.
Karen was 49. Of the 1,310 lost to accidents in ENG whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 35.
Karen was 49. Of the 1,612 lost to accidents in United Kingdom whose age is recorded, half were between 27 and 43; the middle age was 35.
Karen was 49. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
December holds 16.7% of these deaths at Humberside Police; January holds the most, 16.7%. Wednesdays: 16.7%.
December holds 9% of these deaths in ENG; January holds the most, 10.7%. Wednesdays: 16.6%.
December holds 8.8% of these deaths in United Kingdom; November holds the most, 9.9%. Wednesdays: 15.1%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 85.7% of all 7 deaths at Humberside Police, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 47.9% of all 2,786 deaths in ENG, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 44.1% of all 3,791 deaths in United Kingdom, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Her people
Humberside Police has 7 officers remembered here, Karen among them.
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