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Marshal Edgar Chipley was killed in a vehicle crash when he lost control of his squad car at the south end of the MKT Highway 5 viaduct at the New Franklin City limits while trying to avoid hitting a car that turned in front of him while he was chasing a speeding car. Both the speeding vehicle that Marshal Chipley was chasing and the vehicle that turned in front of him left the scene. Marshal Shipley's brother-in-law was also killed in the crash.
Survivors
Marshal Chipley was survived by his wife, one son, parents and two sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Chipley served with the New Franklin Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New Franklin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Chipley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
New Franklin Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
J. is one of 242 officers lost to accidents in MO, 29.2% of the 829 remembered there.
J. is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
J. 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 1961, 1 officer in MO was lost to accidents, the 69th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 8.
In 1961, 67 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 59th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1961, 76 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 64th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
J. was 55. Of the 226 lost to accidents in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 26 and 42; the middle age was 33.
J. was 55. 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.
J. was 55. 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 8.3% of these deaths in MO; August holds the most, 12.8%. Sundays: 12.8%.
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 50% of all 2 deaths at New Franklin Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 829 deaths in MO, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5% 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 automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
New Franklin Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, J. among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 34-W
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