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Police Officer Alan Silver succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident four days earlier.
He was responding to a robbery call when his patrol car collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Hunter Hill and Woodruff Roads.
The officer was flown to Pitt Memorial Hospital where he remained in critical condition until succumbing to his injuries.
Officer Silver had served with the Rocky Mount Police Department for 1 year.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents, brother, and girlfriend.
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You barely got started.
Police Officer Silver gave the Rocky Mount Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Rocky Mount community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Silver.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Rocky Mount Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Alan is one of 205 officers lost to accidents in NC, 30.9% of the 664 remembered there.
Alan is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Alan is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2007, 4 officers in NC were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.
In 2007, 94 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2007, 103 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 17th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Alan was 23. Of the 194 lost to accidents in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 35. Alan had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 5.4 years.
Alan was 23. 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. Alan had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Alan was 23. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Alan had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 7.3% of these deaths in NC; September holds the most, 12.7%. Wednesdays: 15.1%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Rocky Mount Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Rocky Mount Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Alan among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 15-W
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