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Patrolman Clarence Price was killed in a motorcycle crash while escorting an ambulance on West Main Street.
His motorcycle collided with a driver who was deaf and did not hear his siren.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Price served with the Durham Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Durham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Price.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Durham Police Department has lost 7 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
J. is one of 205 officers lost to accidents in NC, 30.9% of the 664 remembered there.
J. is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
J. 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 1939, 5 officers in NC were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.
In 1939, 61 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 72nd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1939, 80 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 57th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
December holds 10.2% of these deaths in NC; September holds the most, 12.7%. Sundays: 11.2%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 42.9% of all 7 deaths at Durham Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, 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
Durham Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, J. among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-E
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