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Patrolman William Dietz succumbed to injuries he received while pursuing a speeding motorist.
His motorcycle struck another vehicle. He was transported to the North Hudson Hospital, where he passed away.
Patrolman Dietz was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.
Survivors
Patrolman Dietz was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Dietz served with the Hudson County Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Jersey City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Dietz.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Hudson County Police Department has lost 6 officers; 5 of them lost to accidents.
William is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
William is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1930, 2 officers at Hudson County Police Department were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1930, 5 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1930, 113 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1930, 131 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
Who
William was 37. Of the 5 lost to accidents at Hudson County Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 37; the middle age was 36.
William was 37. Of the 232 lost to accidents in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 41.3; the middle age was 33.5.
William was 37. 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.
William was 37. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
January holds 20% of these deaths at Hudson County Police Department; March holds the most, 40%. Sundays: 40%.
January holds 5% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Sundays: 16.7%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 83.3% of all 6 deaths at Hudson County Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Hudson County Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 53-W
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