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Patrolman J.J. Lomax was electrocuted when he came into contact with a live electrical wire while assisting at the scene of an accident on Sawmill Road, in Salem Township, at approximately 3:10 am.
He was en route home following his shift when he came across the single-vehicle accident. He was attempting to assist the driver when he came in contact with the downed wire.
Patrolman Lomax had served in law enforcement for 27 years. He worked for the Forest City Borough Police Department, Mayfield Police Department, and Great Bend Police Department. He also served as a volunteer firefighter with several fire departments.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, and several siblings.
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27 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Lomax gave the Forest City Borough Police Department 27 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Forest City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Lomax.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Daniel is the only officer of Forest City Borough Police Department remembered here.
Daniel is one of 417 officers lost to accidents in PA, 33% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Daniel is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Daniel 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, 2 officers in PA were lost to accidents, the 57th heaviest of 133 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 14.
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
Daniel was 55. Of the 412 lost to accidents in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48.3; the middle age was 38. Daniel had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 8.6 years.
Daniel was 55. 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. Daniel had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Daniel was 55. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Daniel had served 27 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in PA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Saturdays: 14.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Forest City Borough Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 33% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, 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
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 58-E
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