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Delmar Teagan
Incident
Lieutenant Delmar Teagan was killed in an automobile crash while driving his government-issued vehicle home from a training session in Tallahassee.
A driver traveling on the opposite side of Rockridge Road, in Polk County, swerved into Lieutenant Teagan's path, striking his vehicle.
Lieutenant Teagan succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The other driver sustained minor injuries and will face charges related to the accident.
Lieutenant Teagan served with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for 10 years. He was assigned to the Lakeland office.
Lieutenant Teagan served with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for 10 years. He was assigned to the Lakeland office.
Survivors
He is survived by his expectant wife, two sons, father, and two sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Teagan gave the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 10 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Teagan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has lost 7 officers; 5 of them lost to accidents.
Delmar is one of 314 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.2% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Delmar is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Delmar 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 2007, 2 officers at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 2007, 6 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 2007, 94 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2007, 103 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 17th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Delmar was 32. Of the 5 lost to accidents at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 35; the middle age was 32. Delmar had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Delmar was 32. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Delmar had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Delmar was 32. 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. Delmar had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Delmar was 32. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Delmar had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 20% of these deaths at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; October holds the most, 60%. Fridays: 40%.
April holds 4.5% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Fridays: 15.3%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, 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
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has 7 officers remembered here, Delmar among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 6-W
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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