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Deputy Hansen was killed in an automobile accident on US 6 near Green River, Utah, when his patrol car accidentally crossed the center line and was struck by a tractor trailer.
Survivors
Deputy Hansen was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Hansen served with the Emery County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Castle Dale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Hansen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Emery County Sheriff's Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Wade is one of 49 officers lost to accidents in UT, 35.5% of the 138 remembered there.
Wade is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Wade 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 1987, 3 officers in UT were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1987, 76 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 35th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1987, 95 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Wade was 26. Of the 48 lost to accidents in UT whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 51.3; the middle age was 37.5.
Wade was 26. 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.
Wade was 26. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
September holds 14.3% of these deaths in UT; July holds the most, 14.3%. Thursdays: 14.3%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Emery County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 35.5% of all 138 deaths in UT, 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
Emery County Sheriff's Department has 3 officers remembered here, Wade among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 7-E
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