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David Michael Petzold
Incident
Investigator David Petzold was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 309 near Passer Road while attempting to remove a deer carcass from the roadway.
He was flown to Lehigh Valley Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Investigator Petzold had served with the Upper Saucon Township Police Department for nine years and also served as a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for one year.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Investigator Petzold gave the Upper Saucon Township Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Center Valley community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Investigator Petzold.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
David is the only officer of Upper Saucon Township Police Department remembered here.
David is one of 417 officers lost to accidents in PA, 33% of the 1,262 remembered there.
David is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David 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 2006, 1 officer in PA was lost to accidents, the 95th heaviest of 133 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 14.
In 2006, 68 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2006, 80 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 57th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
David was 32. Of the 412 lost to accidents in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48.3; the middle age was 38. David had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 8.6 years.
David 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. David had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David 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. David had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 7.7% of these deaths in PA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Thursdays: 13.7%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Upper Saucon Township Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 33% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, 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 5-E
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