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Patrolman James Llewellyn died from injuries sustained when he was struck by a streetcar between Spring Street and Clifton Avenue. He was riding his department motorcycle en route to a domestic call on Vine Street at 8:27 p.m. when he swerved to avoid striking the streetcar. As a result, he crashed and fell in front of the streetcar, which struck him. He suffered severe injuries and was taken to the local hospital. He was able to speak with his family before lapsing into unconsciousness and passing away. Patrolman Llewellyn had served with the Springfield Police Department for two years. He was survived by his parents, brother, and sister. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents, brother, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Llewellyn gave the Springfield Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Springfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Llewellyn.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Springfield Police Department has lost 9 officers; 4 of them lost to accidents.
James is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
James is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1915, 1 officer in OH was lost to accidents, the 76th heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 1915, 28 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 116th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1915, 47 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 109th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
James was 25. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 25. 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. James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 25. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. James had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 8.8% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Sundays: 11%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 44.4% of all 9 deaths at Springfield Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Springfield Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-W
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