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Deputy Sheriff Clinton Frazier was killed in a single-car crash on Highway 178, just inside the Myrtle city limits, at approximately 9:00 pm.
He was attempting to stop a vehicle when his patrol car left the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned. The driver of the vehicle he was attempting to stop fled the scene following the crash. She was arrested several days later and charged with culpable negligent manslaughter and leaving the scene of a traffic fatality. In June 2016, she was sentenced to 12 years and 5 years probation.
Deputy Frazier served with the Union County Sheriff's Office for two years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Frazier gave the Union County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the New Albany community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Frazier.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Clinton is the only officer of Union County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Clinton is one of 89 officers lost to accidents in MS, 25.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Clinton is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Clinton 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 2013, 4 officers in MS were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 2013, 56 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 83rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2013, 64 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 85th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Clinton was 36. Of the 83 lost to accidents in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 52; the middle age was 43. Clinton had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Clinton was 36. 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. Clinton had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Clinton was 36. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Clinton had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 11.2% of these deaths in MS; May holds the most, 16.9%. Wednesdays: 13.5%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Union County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 25.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 7.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-W
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