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Deputy Sheriff Dale MacDonald was killed in a vehicle crash during a pursuit on Route 23 of a suspect wanted on several warrants. He was ejected from his patrol car as it overturned during the pursuit. Deputy MacDonald had served with the Somerset County Sheriff's Office for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff MacDonald gave the Somerset County Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Madison community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff MacDonald.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Somerset County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Dale is one of 33 officers lost to accidents in ME, 38.4% of the 86 remembered there.
Dale is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Dale 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 1965, 1 officer in ME was lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 29 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 2.
In 1965, 56 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 83rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1965, 70 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 74th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Dale was 32. Of the 31 lost to accidents in ME whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45.5; the middle age was 33. Dale had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Dale was 32. 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. Dale had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Dale was 32. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Dale had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 21.2% of these deaths in ME, more than any other month. Fridays: 9.1%.
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 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Somerset County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 50% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 38.4% of all 86 deaths in ME, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 18.2% 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
Somerset County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Dale among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 37-W
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