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Officer Jones was killed in a motorcycle accident while trying to stop a traffic violator on College Drive near Pine Street. A vehicle turned left in front of him, causing him to hit his brakes. He skidded 30-feet and struck the vehicle head-on. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to severe head injuries.
Survivors
Officer Jones was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Traffic Officer Jones served with the Abilene Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Abilene community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Traffic Officer Jones.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Abilene Police Department has lost 8 officers; 5 of them lost to accidents.
James is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
James is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James 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 1930, 1 officer at Abilene Police Department was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1930, 6 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 40th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 1930, 113 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1930, 131 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
Who
James was 30. Of the 5 lost to accidents at Abilene Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 50; the middle age was 33.
James was 30. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36.
James was 30. 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.
James was 30. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
December holds 20% of these deaths at Abilene Police Department; October holds the most, 20%. Sundays: 40%.
December holds 11.7% of these deaths in TX, more than any other month. Sundays: 12.6%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 62.5% of all 8 deaths at Abilene Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, 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 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Abilene Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-E
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