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Sergeant McCarthy was killed when he was struck by a pickup truck while working a traffic detail.
Traffic was being diverted around a construction zone on Route 109 when the speeding truck missed the turnoff and struck Sergeant McCarthy as he attempted to alert the driver of the work crew's presence.
Sergeant McCarthy had served with the Medfield Police Department for three years, and also worked part-time for another nearby police agency.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant McCarthy gave the Medfield Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Medfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant McCarthy.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Daniel is the only officer of Medfield Police Department remembered here.
Daniel is one of 158 officers lost to accidents in MA, 33.7% of the 469 remembered there.
Daniel is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Daniel 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 2000, 3 officers in MA were lost to accidents, the 7th heaviest of 86 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
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 35th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Daniel was 38. Of the 154 lost to accidents in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 39. Daniel had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Daniel was 38. 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 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Daniel was 38. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Daniel had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.9% of these deaths in MA; August holds the most, 12.7%. Thursdays: 13.9%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Medfield Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 33.7% of all 469 deaths in MA, 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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-W
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