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David Vernon Naar
Incident
Patrolman David Naar was killed in a motorcycle accident while pursuing a speeding motorist.
Patrolman Naar was on patrol on Sunrise Highway in Massapequa when he observed a speeding vehicle and began to pursue it. As he approached the corner of Sunrise Highway and Carmans Road, a limousine was pulling out of a gas station. The speeding vehicle passed it, but the limousine then pulled out in front of Patrolman Naar.
His motorcycle struck the limousine and was thrown to the ground. He suffered a fractured skull and died at the scene.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Motorcycle Patrolman Naar served with the Town of Oyster Bay Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Oyster Bay community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Motorcycle Patrolman Naar.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
David is the only officer of Town of Oyster Bay Police Department remembered here.
David is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
David is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David 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 1930, 24 officers in NY were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1930, 113 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1930, 131 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
Who
David was 33. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37.
David was 33. 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 was 33. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
November holds 9.4% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Saturdays: 12.6%.
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 100% of all 1 deaths at Town of Oyster Bay Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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.
Where
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