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Chief of Police George Mitchell was killed when his car collided with a bus on U.S. Route 1, near the town of Forestville, while returning from a law enforcement function. He was unable to avoid hitting the bus when the driver swerved to avoid a car that had just pulled out of a local gas station. Chief Mitchell had served with the Wake Forest Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and several children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Mitchell gave the Wake Forest Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Wake Forest community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Mitchell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Wake Forest Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
George is one of 205 officers lost to accidents in NC, 30.9% of the 664 remembered there.
George is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1947, 1 officer in NC was lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.
In 1947, 53 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 88th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1947, 60 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 91st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
George was 54. Of the 194 lost to accidents in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 35. George had served 8.6 years; the middle length of service was 5.4 years.
George was 54. 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. George had served 8.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 54. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. George had served 8.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 4.9% of these deaths in NC; September holds the most, 12.7%. Saturdays: 20%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Wake Forest Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Wake Forest Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 10-W
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