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Patrolman Clarence Bolton succumbed to injuries sustained two months earlier when he was struck by a vehicle at the corner of Weir Street and Main Street while on foot patrol.
He was crossing the street during a period of heavy rain which prevented the driver from seeing him. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained in a coma for two months before succumbing to his injuries.
Patrolman Bolton had served with the Taunton Police Department for 33 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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33 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Bolton gave the Taunton Police Department 33 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Taunton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Bolton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Taunton Police Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Clarence is one of 158 officers lost to accidents in MA, 33.7% of the 469 remembered there.
Clarence is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Clarence 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 1924, 3 officers in MA were lost to accidents, the 7th heaviest of 86 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 1924, 86 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1924, 98 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Clarence was 63. Of the 154 lost to accidents in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 39. Clarence had served 33 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Clarence was 63. 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. Clarence had served 33 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Clarence was 63. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Clarence had served 33 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 7.6% of these deaths in MA; August holds the most, 12.7%. Thursdays: 13.9%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Taunton Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 33.7% of all 469 deaths in MA, 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
Taunton Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Clarence among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 53-E
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