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Sergeant Derrick Mingo was killed in a single vehicle crash on Prairie Road while responding to assist another officer who was involved in a vehicle pursuit.
His patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree in the front yard of a home. Sergeant Mingo, who was not wearing a seat belt, suffered fatal injuries by the impact.
Sergeant Mingo had served with the Winnsboro Police Department for five years and had previously served with the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office for 12 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, parents, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Mingo gave the Winnsboro Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Winnsboro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Mingo.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Derrick is the only officer of Winnsboro Police Department remembered here.
Derrick is one of 180 officers lost to accidents in LA, 30.3% of the 595 remembered there.
Derrick is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Derrick is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2016, 3 officers in LA were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 94 years on record. The heaviest was 1999, with 8.
In 2016, 52 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 90th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2016, 52 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 101st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Derrick was 34. Of the 148 lost to accidents in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Derrick had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Derrick was 34. 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. Derrick had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Derrick was 34. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Derrick had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 11.1% of these deaths in LA; April holds the most, 11.1%. Saturdays: 13.9%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. 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 Winnsboro Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 30.3% of all 595 deaths in LA, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 27-W
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