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Patrolman Daniel DuRoss was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver. He was on Chelsea Parkway when he was struck by a drunk driver who failed to stop at a stop sign on Hartford Avenue. Patrolman DuRoss was thrown from his motorcycle and over the car that hit him, rendering him unconscious. After being transported to the hospital, Officer Daniel DuRoss was pronounced dead at 8:15 P.M. The 43-year-old driver was charged with death by vehicle, drunk driving, and reckless driving. On January 21, 1966, he was convicted of drunk driving and reckless driving and fined $225.00. He was acquitted of death by vehicle. Patrolman DuRoss had served with the Atlantic City Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and three children. On April 1, 2011, Hartford Avenue was renamed in honor of Officer Daniel DuRoss.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman DuRoss gave the Atlantic City Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Atlantic City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman DuRoss.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Atlantic City Police Department has lost 10 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Daniel is one of 264 officers killed feloniously in NJ, 40.8% of the 647 remembered there.
Daniel is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Daniel is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1963, 1 officer at Atlantic City Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1963, 4 officers in NJ were killed feloniously, the 13th heaviest of 101 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 39.
In 1963, 71 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1963, 71 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 107th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Daniel was 29. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Atlantic City Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 26 and 36; the middle age was 29. Daniel had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 3.2 years.
Daniel was 29. Of the 247 killed feloniously in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. Daniel had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.
Daniel was 29. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Daniel had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Daniel was 29. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Daniel had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 20% of these deaths at Atlantic City Police Department; October holds the most, 40%. Tuesdays: 20%.
September holds 23.9% of these deaths in NJ, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 22.7%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 10 deaths at Atlantic City Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 40.8% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Atlantic City Police Department has 10 officers remembered here, Daniel among them.
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Peter Brewer Apr 13, 1890
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Laverne Harrison Carr
Jun 6, 1929
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William E. Nichols
Sep 24, 1930
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Clayton G. Graham
Apr 23, 1962
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Daniel DuRoss
Sep 24, 1963
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Peter John Burke
Oct 1, 1970
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Peter Francis Egnor
Oct 14, 1981
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Kenneth Louis Brown
Mar 10, 2004
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Thomas J. McMeekin, Jr.
Mar 4, 2005
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Kevin B. Wilkins
Feb 18, 2010
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-W
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