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Patrolman Forbes was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle. Another car got in between the speeding vehicle and Patrolman Forbes' motorcycle and put on its right turn signal. As Patrolman Forbes attempted to pass the car on the left the car suddenly turned left and crashed into the motorcycle. He died from his injuries two days later. Patrolman Forbes had served with the Roselle Police Department for 11.5 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Forbes gave the Roselle Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Roselle community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Forbes.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Andrew is the only officer of Roselle Police Department remembered here.
Andrew is one of 258 officers lost to accidents in NJ, 39.9% of the 647 remembered there.
Andrew is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Andrew 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 1951, 7 officers in NJ were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 102 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 11.
In 1951, 70 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 48th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1951, 76 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 64th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Andrew was 42. Of the 232 lost to accidents in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 41.3; the middle age was 33.5. Andrew had served 11.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Andrew was 42. 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. Andrew had served 11.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Andrew was 42. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Andrew had served 11.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in NJ; March holds the most, 10.5%. Fridays: 14.3%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Roselle Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 39.9% of all 647 deaths in NJ, 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.
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