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Patrolman Fred Parker succumbed to injuries sustained three days earlier in an automobile crash while he and his partner pursued a suspect on Georgia Highway 42. Their patrol car overturned near the Stockbridge city limits, and Patrolman Parker was pinned inside. He received major injuries and died a short time later. The subject the officers were chasing was never identified or apprehended. The cause of the crash was determined to be faulty front wheels on the patrol car. Patrolman Parker had served with the Clayton County Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three daughters, two brothers, and a sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Parker gave the Clayton County Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jonesboro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Parker.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Clayton County Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them lost to accidents.
Fred is one of 264 officers lost to accidents in GA, 29.2% of the 905 remembered there.
Fred is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Fred 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 1959, 1 officer at Clayton County Police Department was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1959, 1 officer in GA was lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1968, with 8.
In 1959, 58 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 77th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1959, 67 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 79th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Fred was 50. Of the 5 lost to accidents at Clayton County Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 25 and 40; the middle age was 26. Fred had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 0.9 years.
Fred was 50. Of the 251 lost to accidents in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47; the middle age was 36. Fred had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Fred was 50. 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. Fred had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Fred was 50. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Fred had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 40% of these deaths at Clayton County Police Department; March holds the most, 40%. Tuesdays: 40%.
April holds 5.3% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 12.5%. Tuesdays: 14.8%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Clayton County Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 20% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 905 deaths in GA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 14.8% 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
Clayton County Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, Fred among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 4-W
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