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Patrolman Farthing was struck and killed by a vehicle on West Harper Avenue near South Main Avenue while crossing the street. The vehicle that struck skidded 65 feet before hitting him. Patrolman Farthing was taken to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries 90 minutes later. The driver of the vehicle was charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Survivors
Patrolman Farthing had been with the agency for ten years and was survived by his wife, four brothers, and two sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Farthing gave the Lenoir Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lenoir community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Farthing.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Lenoir Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
David is one of 205 officers lost to accidents in NC, 30.9% of the 664 remembered there.
David is one of 8,274 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,543 remembered there.
David is one of 10,099 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1954, 1 officer in NC was lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.
In 1954, 69 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1954, 73 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 70th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
David was 70. Of the 194 lost to accidents in NC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 35. David had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 5.4 years.
David was 70. Of the 7,715 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 70. Of the 9,448 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
June holds 10.2% of these deaths in NC; September holds the most, 12.7%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Lenoir Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Lenoir Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, David among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 20-W
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