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Police Officer Albert Hubsch succumbed to injuries sustained on November 21st, 1954, when he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the street near Webster City Hall to adjust a traffic signal at about 11:00 pm. He was taken to a local hospital with a fractured pelvis and a head injury. He underwent several blood transfusions before succumbing to his injuries on December 5th, 1954.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Hubsch served with the Webster Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Webster community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Hubsch.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
Albert is the only officer of Webster Police Department remembered here.
Albert is one of 19 officers lost to accidents in SD, 29.7% of the 64 remembered there.
Albert is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Albert 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 1954, 1 officer in SD was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1954, 69 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1954, 73 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 70th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Albert was 71. Of the 15 lost to accidents in SD whose age is recorded, half were between 35.5 and 59.5; the middle age was 43.
Albert was 71. 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.
Albert was 71. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
December holds 10.5% of these deaths in SD; November holds the most, 15.8%. Sundays: 10.5%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Webster Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 29.7% of all 64 deaths in SD, 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
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 40-W
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