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Sheriff William Cobb was killed in an automobile accident while in a high speed pursuit.
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Sheriff Cobb is survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Cobb served with the Hart County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Munfordville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Cobb.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
William is the only officer of Hart County Sheriff's Department remembered here.
William is one of 161 officers lost to accidents in KY, 16.4% of the 984 remembered there.
William is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William 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 1976, 3 officers in KY were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1937, with 7.
In 1976, 59 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 76th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1976, 77 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 62nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William was 33. Of the 150 lost to accidents in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 49.8; the middle age was 39.
William was 33. 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.
William was 33. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
August holds 10.6% of these deaths in KY; April holds the most, 13.7%. Fridays: 16.1%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 15.1%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Hart County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 16.4% of all 984 deaths in KY, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.8% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-E
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