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James Blaine Carter
Incident
Conservation Warden James Carter succumbed to injuries he received in an automobile crash two miles south of Rice Lake. The vehicle was traveling at approximately 70 mph when a tire blew out, causing the vehicle to overturn in a ditch. Warden Carter and one of the other occupants were trapped under the vehicle. One man died instantly. Warden Carter was transported to Methodist Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver was convicted of fourth-degree manslaughter and sentenced to over a year in jail. The subject was pardoned by Governor John Blaine. Warden Carter had served with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, four sons, and one daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Conservation Warden Carter gave the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Madison community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Conservation Warden Carter.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has lost 15 officers; 10 of them lost to accidents.
James is one of 125 officers lost to accidents in WI, 39.3% of the 318 remembered there.
James is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James 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 1923, 1 officer at Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources was lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 9 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 2.
In 1923, 1 officer in WI was lost to accidents, the 35th heaviest of 72 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 5.
In 1923, 77 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1923, 83 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
James was 39. Of the 8 lost to accidents at Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources whose age is recorded, half were between 38.3 and 48.8; the middle age was 43. James had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
James was 39. Of the 101 lost to accidents in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 45; the middle age was 34. James had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
James was 39. 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. James had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 39. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. James had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 50% of these deaths at Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, more than any other month. Mondays: 20%.
July holds 16.8% of these deaths in WI, more than any other month. Mondays: 10.4%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 15 deaths at Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 39.3% of all 318 deaths in WI, 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
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has 15 officers remembered here, James among them.
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James Blaine Carter
Jul 30, 1923
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Michael Kleist Jul 14, 1924
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John Kupper
Aug 1, 1924
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Alfred P. Vanderkelen
Nov 6, 1928
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Einar Johnson
May 17, 1929
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William A. Riebe Jun 19, 1930
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Edgar L. Alderman
Jul 22, 1933
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Albert Lee Jul 18, 1934
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Fred Haag Jul 23, 1935
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Albert E. Reif
Nov 18, 1942
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Mark H. Russell, Jr.
May 21, 1955
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Robert B. Markle
May 8, 1966
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Neil L. LaFave
Sep 24, 1971
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Andrew A. Krakow
Jun 5, 1990
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Patrick Douglas Warner
May 24, 1993
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-E
What is kept
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