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Sergeant Edward Neves was killed when his patrol car crashed into a utility pole near 534 County Street while en route to assist another officer who was pursuing a vehicle. The juvenile driver of the fleeing vehicle was arrested and charged with speeding, failing to stop, operating negligently, operating without a license, and unlawful possession of mace. He was not charged in connection with Sergeant Neves' death. Sergeant Neves had served with the Taunton Police Department for seven years and was posthumously promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Neves gave the Taunton Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Taunton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Neves.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Taunton Police Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Edward is one of 158 officers lost to accidents in MA, 33.7% of the 469 remembered there.
Edward is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Edward 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 1995, 4 officers in MA were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 86 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 1995, 73 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 38th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1995, 81 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Edward was 38. Of the 154 lost to accidents in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 39. Edward had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Edward was 38. 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. Edward had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 38. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Edward had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 10.1% of these deaths in MA; August holds the most, 12.7%. Tuesdays: 12%.
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 50% of all 4 deaths at Taunton Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 33.7% of all 469 deaths in MA, 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
Taunton Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Edward among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
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