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Sheriff William Pond was killed in an automobile crash on State Highway 62 near Corning, Arkansas. He was attempting to pass a slow-moving vehicle when a third vehicle turned onto the roadway in front of him. Sheriff Pond attempted to move back into his lane but lost control of his patrol car. His car veered into the oncoming lane and was struck by another car. He died from his injuries while being transported to a local hospital. Sheriff Pond had served with the Clay County Sheriff's Department for six months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Pond served with the Clay County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Piggott community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Pond.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Clay County Sheriff's Department has lost 5 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
William is one of 92 officers lost to accidents in AR, 24.7% of the 372 remembered there.
William is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William 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 1973, 3 officers in AR were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 55 years on record. The heaviest was 1998, with 7.
In 1973, 90 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1973, 106 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William was 57. Of the 87 lost to accidents in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 50.5; the middle age was 39. William had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 57. 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. William had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 57. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. William had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 10.9% of these deaths in AR; July holds the most, 13%. Fridays: 14.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 20% of all 5 deaths at Clay County Sheriff's Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 24.7% of all 372 deaths in AR, 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.
His people
Clay County Sheriff's Department has 5 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 34-E
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