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Lieutenant James Clark was killed when he was involved in an automobile crash on U.S. 441 one mile south of the Morgan County-Putnam County line.
Lieutenant Clark and his partner were returning from a prisoner transport when their patrol car was struck on U.S. 441 in Putnam County, Georgia. The pickup truck struck the front driver's side corner of the vehicle, crushing it. Lieutenant Clark was killed instantly.
The second deputy was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Lieutenant Clark had served with the Clarke County Sheriff's Office for 29 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.
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24 years. You could have gone home.
Lieutenant Clark gave the Clarke County Sheriff's Office 24 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Athens community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Clark.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
James is the only officer of Clarke County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
James is one of 264 officers lost to accidents in GA, 29.2% of the 905 remembered there.
James is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James 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 2000, 4 officers in GA were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1968, with 8.
In 2000, 85 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2000, 91 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 36th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
James was 55. Of the 251 lost to accidents in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47; the middle age was 36. James had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James 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. James had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James 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. James had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 10.2% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 12.5%. Wednesdays: 16.7%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Clarke 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-W
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