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Detective Mike Starrett succumbed to injuries sustained one week earlier when he was involved in a head-on crash while responding to a fatal accident in which a father and young son were killed.
Other vehicles were yielding to Detective Starrett's vehicle when it was struck by the pickup truck on Highway 116 at Little Cove Creek Road. Detective Starrett was transported to UT Medical Center where he underwent several surgeries before passing away seven days later.
The driver of the truck that struck his vehicle was charged with failure to maintain control and failure to exercise due care.
Detective Starrett had served with the Jacksboro Police Department for 20 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife.
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20 years. You could have gone home.
Detective Starrett gave the Jacksboro Police Department 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Jacksboro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Starrett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Accident
Michael is the only officer of Jacksboro Police Department remembered here.
Michael is one of 191 officers lost to accidents in TN, 24.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Michael is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael 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 2015, 3 officers in TN were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 2000, with 6.
In 2015, 53 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 88th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2015, 55 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 96th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Michael was 54. Of the 183 lost to accidents in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 49; the middle age was 38. Michael had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Michael was 54. 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. Michael had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 54. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Michael had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 8.9% of these deaths in TN; September holds the most, 11.5%. Fridays: 14.1%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Jacksboro 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.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 38-E
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