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Deputy Sheriff Vance Clements was killed in a single-vehicle crash while responding to a disturbance call.
During the response, his patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree in front of the First Baptist Church of Judson. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Deputy Clements had served with the Gregg County Sheriff's Office for 10 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his son, parents, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Clements gave the Gregg County Sheriff's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Longview community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Clements.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Gregg County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Vance is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Vance is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Vance 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 2001, 8 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 14th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 2001, 77 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2001, 89 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 39th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Vance was 32. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Vance had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Vance was 32. 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. Vance had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Vance was 32. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Vance had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 6.1% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Thursdays: 11.3%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Gregg County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, 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
Gregg County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, Vance among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-E
What is kept
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