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Patrolman Charles Paist was killed in a motorcycle accident while responding to a call.
Another vehicle collided with his motorcycle near the intersection of Huey Street and 6th Street. He was transported to McKeesport Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries three days later.
It was determined that the cause of the crash was due to Patrolman Paist being distracted when a dog attacked his motorcycle. The driver of the vehicle that struck him was not charged.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Paist served with the McKeesport Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the McKeesport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Paist.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
McKeesport Police Department has lost 8 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Charles is one of 417 officers lost to accidents in PA, 33% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Charles is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles 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 1922, 9 officers in PA were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 133 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 14.
In 1922, 82 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1922, 101 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Charles was 22. Of the 412 lost to accidents in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48.3; the middle age was 38.
Charles 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.
Charles 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.
When
March holds 9.1% of these deaths in PA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 37.5% of all 8 deaths at McKeesport Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 33% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, 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.
His people
McKeesport Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Charles among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-W
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