Wilton L. Harrell

Time

In 1964, 1 officer at Georgia State Patrol was lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 20 years on record. The heaviest was 1961, with 3.

In 1964, 2 officers in GA were lost to accidents, the 45th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1968, with 8.

In 1964, 68 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.

In 1964, 84 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 48th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.

Who

Wilton had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.

Wilton had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Wilton had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Wilton had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

December holds 8.3% of these deaths at Georgia State Patrol; August holds the most, 20.8%. Wednesdays: 16.7%.

December holds 12.5% of these deaths in GA, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 16.7%.

December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.

How

Accident deaths account for 82.8% of all 29 deaths at Georgia State Patrol, the most common cause.

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

Georgia State Patrol has 29 officers remembered here, Wilton among them.