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Deputy Sheriff Frank McGregor succumbed to injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash when his patrol car struck loose gravel on the road and turned over into a ditch near Gilman.
He was serving papers at the time of the crash. Deputy McGregor sustained a broken right arm, fractured ribs, and scalp lacerations. He was being treated at home by a physician when his health suddenly declined. Deputy McGregor was transported to the hospital where he died on October 27th, 1931, due to a bacterial infection.
Deputy McGregor had previously served as the county sheriff.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, and four siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff McGregor gave the Benton County Sheriff's Office 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Foley community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff McGregor.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Frank is the only officer of Benton County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Frank is one of 84 officers lost to accidents in MN, 28.7% of the 293 remembered there.
Frank is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frank 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 1931, 1 officer in MN was lost to accidents, the 20th heaviest of 60 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 3.
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
Frank was 56. Of the 84 lost to accidents in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 32.8 and 53; the middle age was 41.5. Frank had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Frank was 56. 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. Frank had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frank was 56. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Frank had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 7.1% of these deaths in MN; May holds the most, 14.3%. Tuesdays: 14.3%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Benton County Sheriff's Office.
Accident deaths account for 28.7% of all 293 deaths in MN, 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
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 51-E
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