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Deputy Miller was killed during a vehicle pursuit. While he was chasing a suspect vehicle, Deputy Miller lost control of his patrol car and struck a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Miller served with the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lewiston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Miller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
Bill is the only officer of Nez Perce County Sheriff's Department remembered here.
Bill is one of 21 officers lost to accidents in ID, 29.6% of the 71 remembered there.
Bill is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Bill is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1968, 2 officers in ID were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1968, 100 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1968, 117 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Bill was 49. Of the 19 lost to accidents in ID whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 58; the middle age was 49.
Bill was 49. 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.
Bill was 49. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
April holds 4.8% of these deaths in ID; May holds the most, 23.8%. Thursdays: 19%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Nez Perce County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was not available, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 71 deaths in ID, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 4.8% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.6% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.3% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-E
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