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DS Hill died in Crumpsall Hospital, Manchester, shortly after being seriously injured in a road traffic accident on Oldham Road, Manchester, when his car struck a lamp-post, while he was on enquiries with the Drug Squad.
After being freed from the vehicle by firemen and police he was taken to Ancoats Hospital before being transferred to Crumpsall Hospital.
Brian had served in the force for about sixteen years and was promoted to Detective Sergeant in September 1963.
Five years later he took operational charge of the Drug Squad.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Sergeant Hill served with the Manchester & Salford Police.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Sergeant Hill.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
Brian is the only officer of Manchester & Salford Police remembered here.
Brian is one of 1,335 officers lost to accidents in ENG, 47.9% of the 2,786 remembered there.
Brian is one of 1,673 officers lost to accidents in United Kingdom, 44.1% of the 3,791 remembered there.
Brian 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 1970, 12 officers in ENG were lost to accidents, the 26th heaviest of 193 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 35.
In 1970, 17 officers in United Kingdom were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 194 years on record. The heaviest was 1940, with 40.
In 1970, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Brian was 36. Of the 1,310 lost to accidents in ENG whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 35.
Brian was 36. 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.
Brian was 36. 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 9% of these deaths in ENG; January holds the most, 10.7%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
December holds 8.8% of these deaths in United Kingdom; November holds the most, 9.9%. Thursdays: 15.3%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Manchester & Salford Police.
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.
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