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Patrolman Darrell Drehman was struck and killed by a falling utility pole.
He was directing traffic at the scene of an accident in which a fleeing felon struck the utility pole. A passing tractor trailer caught the wires on the pole, pulling it down. The falling utility pole struck Patrolman Drehman on the head, causing severe injuries. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained on life support for seven days before passing away.
Patrolman Drehman had served with the Parson Police Department for 19 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Drehman gave the Parson Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Parsons community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Drehman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Darrell is the only officer of Parsons Police Department remembered here.
Darrell is one of 191 officers lost to accidents in TN, 24.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Darrell is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Darrell 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 2000, 6 officers in TN were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 2000, 85 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2000, 91 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 36th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Darrell was 62. Of the 183 lost to accidents in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 49; the middle age was 38. Darrell had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Darrell was 62. 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. Darrell had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Darrell was 62. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Darrell had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7.3% of these deaths in TN; September holds the most, 11.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Parsons Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 24.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, 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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-W
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