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Patrolman Charles Deal was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while directing traffic at the crash scene on the Lorain-Elyria Highway at 7:50 p.m. He succumbed to his injuries while en route to a local hospital. Three days after the collision, a man turned himself in to face manslaughter charges, but a grand jury failed to indict him. Patrolman Deal had served with the Lorain Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, stepson, and two sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Deal gave the Lorain Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lorain community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Deal.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Lorain Police Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Charles is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
Charles is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles 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 1925, 8 officers in OH were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1925, 88 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 16th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1925, 96 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 26th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Charles was 37. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. Charles had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 37. 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. Charles had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 37. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Charles had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 8.8% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Fridays: 16.9%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Lorain Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 50% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6% 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
Lorain Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Charles among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-E
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