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Deputy Sheriff William McCormick was killed in an automobile crash when his patrol car ran off the road and struck some trees on I-95 approximately four miles north of Lumberton.
Deputy McCormick had served with the Robeson County Sheriff's Office for six years and had previously served with the Sanford Police Department and Lumberton Police Department for an additional six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff McCormick gave the Robeson County Sheriff's Office 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lumberton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff McCormick.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Robeson County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 1 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, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1998, 3 officers in NC were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.
In 1998, 84 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1998, 93 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William was 47. Of the 194 lost to accidents in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 35. William had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 5.4 years.
William was 47. 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 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 47. 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 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 11.2% of these deaths in NC; September holds the most, 12.7%. Saturdays: 20%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 20% of all 5 deaths at Robeson County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd 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 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Robeson County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 32-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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