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Sergeant Investigator Carl Clingerman was killed in an automobile crash on Highway 414 one-quarter mile north of Clyde. Sergeant Clingerman had served with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Investigator Clingerman gave the Wayne County Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lyons community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Investigator Clingerman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Carl is the only officer of Wayne County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Carl is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Carl is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Carl 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 1971, 5 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 44th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 1971, 79 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 29th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1971, 91 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 36th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Carl was 34. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. Carl had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Carl was 34. 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. Carl had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Carl was 34. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Carl had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 9.4% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Wednesdays: 14.2%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Wayne County Sheriff's Office.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 21-W
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