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Patrolman Kevin Crossley was killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Oriskany Boulevard and Westmoreland Street at approximately 7:55 pm.
A vehicle traveling on Oriskany Boulevard in the opposite direction attempted to make a left turn in front of Patrolman Crossley's patrol car, causing a collision. Patrolman Crossley was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Patrolman Crossley had served with the Whitesboro Police Department for eight years and also served as a part-time police officer with the Whitestown Police Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Crossley gave the Whitesboro Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Whitesboro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Crossley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Kevin is the only officer of Whitesboro Police Department remembered here.
Kevin is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Kevin is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Kevin 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 2018, 1 officer in NY was lost to accidents, the 110th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 2018, 50 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 96th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2018, 52 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 101st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Kevin was 34. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. Kevin had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Kevin 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. Kevin had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Kevin was 34. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Kevin had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 7.2% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Wednesdays: 14.2%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Whitesboro Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-W
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