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Patrolman Sidney Crenshaw succumbed to injuries he sustained when he was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop on West Colonial Drive on July 7, 1965. Patrolman Crenshaw had stopped to assist two other police officers with a vehicle stop. As the driver of the vehicle stopped and stepped out of her car, another car traveling on West Colonial Drive struck all three officers and the civilian. The civilian was killed instantly. Patrolman Crenshaw was transported to the hospital, where he died on November 22, 1966. The other two officers recovered from their injuries. A 42-year-old woman, the driver of the vehicle that struck the officers, was arrested and charged with manslaughter and careless driving. The careless driving charge was later dropped. Patrolman Crenshaw had served with the Orlando Police Department for 25 years.
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25 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Crenshaw gave the Orlando Police Department 25 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Orlando community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Crenshaw.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Orlando Police Department has lost 16 officers; 6 of them lost to accidents.
Sidney is one of 314 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.2% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Sidney is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Sidney 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 1966, 1 officer at Orlando Police Department was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1966, 5 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 14th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 1966, 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 1966, 95 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Sidney was 56. Of the 6 lost to accidents at Orlando Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 36.8 and 53; the middle age was 43. Sidney had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Sidney was 56. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Sidney had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Sidney was 56. 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. Sidney had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Sidney was 56. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Sidney had served 25 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 33.3% of these deaths at Orlando Police Department, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 33.3%.
November holds 9.6% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Tuesdays: 12.4%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 37.5% of all 16 deaths at Orlando Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, 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.
His people
Orlando Police Department has 16 officers remembered here, Sidney among them.
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James W. Williams
Jan 1, 1876
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William Beasley Jan 1, 1885
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Egbert C. Moore
Aug 6, 1933
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Edward Tullis Winn, Jr.
Sep 13, 1935
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Harry Grassman Mason Feb 20, 1937
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John E. Owen
Aug 4, 1962
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Sidney Crenshaw
Nov 22, 1966
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Mitchell L. Nutter
Feb 10, 1968
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Terry N. Thuma
Jan 9, 1990
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Michael Wayne Burson Sr.
Jun 23, 1990
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Robert Joseph Montgomery
Nov 10, 1998
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George Stefan DeSalvia
Feb 3, 2000
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Tanja Brigitte King
May 18, 2000
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Alfred L. Gordon, Sr.
Oct 4, 2007
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Debra Lucinda Clayton
Jan 9, 2017
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Kevin Andres Valencia
Mar 15, 2021
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 24-E
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