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Died as the result of injuries sustained after being struck by a car whilst dealing with signage and lighting at roadworks in Silsoe.
Died from the injuries he sustained when he was struck by a car while dealing with signage and lighting at roadworks on the A6 in Silsoe.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Constable Poulton served with the Bedfordshire Constabulary.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Constable Poulton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Bedfordshire Constabulary has lost 7 officers; 7 of them lost to accidents.
Colin is one of 1,335 officers lost to accidents in ENG, 47.9% of the 2,786 remembered there.
Colin is one of 1,673 officers lost to accidents in United Kingdom, 44.1% of the 3,791 remembered there.
Colin 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, 1 officer at Bedfordshire Constabulary was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
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
Colin was 33. Of the 7 lost to accidents at Bedfordshire Constabulary whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 34.5; the middle age was 34.
Colin was 33. Of the 1,310 lost to accidents in ENG whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 35.
Colin was 33. 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.
Colin was 33. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
May holds 14.3% of these deaths at Bedfordshire Constabulary; April holds the most, 28.6%. Wednesdays: 57.1%.
May holds 7.3% of these deaths in ENG; January holds the most, 10.7%. Wednesdays: 16.6%.
May holds 7.4% of these deaths in United Kingdom; November holds the most, 9.9%. Wednesdays: 15.1%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 7 deaths at Bedfordshire Constabulary.
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.
His people
Bedfordshire Constabulary has 7 officers remembered here, Colin among them.
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