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Police Officer Clark Teeple was struck by a vehicle while performing a traffic stop at the intersection of Perry Street and Front Street.
At approximately 7:30 pm, Officer Teeple initiated a traffic stop for a missing headlight. After speaking to the driver, he was attempting to walk around the vehicle when he was struck by another vehicle. He was rushed to Memorial Hospital, where he died shortly after arrival.
As the driver of the vehicle provided aid to Officer Teeple, the man who was pulled over for the traffic violation fled the scene and was never apprehended. The driver who struck Officer Teeple was a Fish and Game Warden and a close friend of Officer Teeple.
Police Officer Teeple served with the Napoleon Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Teeple gave the Napoleon Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Napoleon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Teeple.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Clark is the only officer of Napoleon Police Department remembered here.
Clark is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
Clark is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Clark 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 1931, 4 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 1931, 100 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1931, 115 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Clark was 58. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. Clark had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Clark was 58. 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. Clark had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Clark was 58. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Clark had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 8.8% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Thursdays: 14.4%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Napoleon Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, 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 22-E
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