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Patrolman Jack Zinger succumbed to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash two weeks earlier while searching for a suspicious person along River Road in Delair.
He and the Palmyra police chief were looking for the man near Morris Station. Patrolman Zinger was turning off of River Road into a field when his motorcycle struck an obscured rock, causing the motorcycle to veer off course. He collided with a telephone pole, resulting in his foot being crushed.
Patrolman Zinger was transported to Riverside Hospital where three of his toes were amputated. He developed blood poisoning following the surgery and died on August 1st, 1924.
Patrolman Zinger had served with the Pennsauken Township Police Department for two years and had previously served as a constable for 14 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Zinger gave the Pennsauken Township Police Department 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Pennsauken community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Zinger.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Pennsauken Township Police Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
John is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
John is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John 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 1924, 6 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1924, 86 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1924, 98 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
John was 55. Of the 232 lost to accidents in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 41.3; the middle age was 33.5. John had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 55. 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. John had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 55. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. John had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 10.1% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Fridays: 14.3%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 15.1%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Pennsauken Township Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, 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.
His people
Pennsauken Township Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-W
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