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William Arthur Williamson
Incident
Wildlife Officer William Williamson was killed in an automobile crash on Route 41, approximately 15 miles west of Trenton, while responding to an officer needs assistance call.
His patrol vehicle left the roadway after he swerved to avoid a deer carcass in the road.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Wildlife Officer Williamson served with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Thank you for your service to the Raleigh community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Wildlife Officer Williamson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has lost 10 officers; 6 of them lost to accidents.
William is one of 205 officers lost to accidents in NC, 30.9% of the 664 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, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1985, 1 officer at North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1985, 2 officers in NC were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.
In 1985, 67 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 59th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1985, 75 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William was 32. Of the 5 lost to accidents at North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 48; the middle age was 33.
William was 32. Of the 194 lost to accidents in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 35.
William 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.
William 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.
When
December holds 16.7% of these deaths at North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission; November holds the most, 16.7%. Wednesdays: 16.7%.
December holds 10.2% of these deaths in NC; September holds the most, 12.7%. Wednesdays: 15.1%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 60% of all 10 deaths at North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, 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
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has 10 officers remembered here, William among them.
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John W. Hollowell
Aug 30, 1930
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Joseph D. Whitaker
Nov 15, 1936
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William I. Wright, Jr. Oct 31, 1948
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Grover Cleveland Quinn, Jr.
Mar 25, 1949
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Amos Monroe Bordeaux
Apr 10, 1962
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John Oliver Edwards
Aug 3, 1963
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Dewie Henson McCall
Sep 5, 1971
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Troy M. Sigmon
Sep 1, 1978
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Lloyd O'Neil Mayse
Nov 27, 1980
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William Arthur Williamson
Dec 4, 1985
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-E
What is kept
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