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Deputy Clark and Captain Thomas Williamson were killed in an automobile accident on Highway 300 in Crisp County. The deputies, both investigators for the sheriff's department, were returning from a joint undercover operation with Wilcox County when their unmarked vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer. The operation they were returning from involved the arrests of several felony suspects. Deputy Clark had served with the agency for 17 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Clark gave the Dougherty County Sheriff's Office 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Albany community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Clark.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Dougherty County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Albert is one of 264 officers lost to accidents in GA, 29.2% of the 905 remembered there.
Albert is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Albert 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 1988, 5 officers in GA were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1968, with 8.
In 1988, 80 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1988, 84 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 48th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Albert was 36. Of the 251 lost to accidents in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47; the middle age was 36. Albert had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Albert was 36. 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. Albert had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Albert was 36. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Albert had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 9.5% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 12.5%. Wednesdays: 16.7%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Dougherty 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Dougherty County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Albert among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-E
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