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Officer Meyer was killed in a single-car crash while responding to a call for assistance from a deputy in a neighboring agency. Officer Meyer lost control of his cruiser while rounding a corner from Minnesota Highway 16 onto U.S. Highway 63, striking a utility pole while skidding sideways.
Survivors
Officer Meyer had been with the agency for six months as a part-time officer and is survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Meyer served with the Grand Meadow Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Grand Meadow community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Meyer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Jason is the only officer of Grand Meadow Police Department remembered here.
Jason is one of 84 officers lost to accidents in MN, 28.7% of the 293 remembered there.
Jason is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jason 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 1999, 2 officers in MN were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 60 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 3.
In 1999, 71 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 44th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1999, 78 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 61st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jason was 28. Of the 84 lost to accidents in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 32.8 and 53; the middle age was 41.5. Jason had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Jason was 28. 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. Jason had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jason was 28. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jason had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.3% of these deaths in MN; May holds the most, 14.3%. Mondays: 13.1%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Grand Meadow Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 28.7% of all 293 deaths in MN, 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 the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 48-E
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