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Patrolman Eric Johnson was killed in a vehicle crash at approximately 3:50 am. He was returning from the Montcalm County Jail when his patrol car collided with another vehicle on Michigan 46, east of Michigan 91. Both occupants of the other vehicle were also killed. Patrolman Johnson had served with the Howard City Police Department for five months.
Survivors
He is survived by his fiancée, parents, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Johnson served with the Howard City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Howard City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Johnson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Eric is the only officer of Howard City Police Department remembered here.
Eric is one of 224 officers lost to accidents in MI, 31.9% of the 703 remembered there.
Eric is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Eric is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1997, 1 officer in MI was lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 8.
In 1997, 73 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 38th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1997, 85 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 47th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Eric was 22. Of the 212 lost to accidents in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 34. Eric had served 0.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Eric 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. Eric had served 0.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Eric was 22. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Eric had served 0.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 14.3% of these deaths in MI, more than any other month. Sundays: 13.8%.
August holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Sundays: 14%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Howard City Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 31.9% of all 703 deaths in MI, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-E
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