David L. Sterner

Time

In 1973, 1 officer at Ohio State Highway Patrol was lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 28 years on record. The heaviest was 1935, with 2.

In 1973, 4 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.

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

David was 22. Of the 33 lost to accidents at Ohio State Highway Patrol whose age is recorded, half were between 25 and 34; the middle age was 28. David had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 3.5 years.

David was 22. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. David had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

David was 22. 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. David had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

David was 22. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. David had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

February holds 15.2% of these deaths at Ohio State Highway Patrol, more than any other month. Sundays: 12.1%.

February holds 6.3% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Sundays: 11%.

February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.

February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.

How

Accident deaths account for 78.6% of all 42 deaths at Ohio State Highway Patrol, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 6.1% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.9% 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 not available, in 1.6% of these deaths.

Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was not available, in 1.3% of these deaths.

His people

Ohio State Highway Patrol has 42 officers remembered here, David among them.

Where