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Deputy Sheriff Justin White succumbed to injuries sustained on October 30th, 2016, while responding to a medical emergency call.
He was traveling around a curve on Highway 162 when his patrol car left the roadway and overturned at Mote Road. Deputy White, who was not wearing his seatbelt, became trapped inside the vehicle. Emergency crews extricated him from the vehicle and he was transported to Atlanta Medical Center. He remained in the hospital until succumbing to his injuries on November 15th, 2016.
Deputy White had served with the Newton County Sheriff's Office for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his daughter and girlfriend.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff White gave the Newton County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Covington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff White.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Justin is the only officer of Newton County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Justin is one of 264 officers lost to accidents in GA, 29.2% of the 905 remembered there.
Justin is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Justin 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, 2 officers in GA were lost to accidents, the 45th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1968, 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
Justin was 28. Of the 251 lost to accidents in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47; the middle age was 36. Justin had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Justin was 28. 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. Justin had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Justin was 28. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Justin had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 9.5% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 12.5%. Tuesdays: 14.8%.
November holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Newton County Sheriff's Office.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 905 deaths in GA, 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 10-E
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