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Sheriff Andy Clark was killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 36 and M Highway, near Osborn, while responding to assist a deputy in an emergency situation.
His patrol car collided with another vehicle at the intersection at 11:30 am.
Sheriff Clark had served in law enforcement for 22 years with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and the Cameron Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, four children, parents, and brother.
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22 years. You could have gone home.
Sheriff Clark gave the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office 22 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Maysville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Clark.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Andrew is one of 242 officers lost to accidents in MO, 29.2% of the 829 remembered there.
Andrew is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Andrew is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2020, 2 officers in MO were lost to accidents, the 36th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 2020, 45 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 103rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2020, 49 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 105th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Andrew was 43. Of the 226 lost to accidents in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 26 and 42; the middle age was 33. Andrew had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Andrew was 43. 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. Andrew had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Andrew was 43. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Andrew had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 9.9% of these deaths in MO; August holds the most, 12.8%. Wednesdays: 17.4%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 829 deaths in MO, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Andrew among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 47-W
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