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Patrolman Raymond L'Hommedieu was killed when his patrol car struck a truck as he was chasing a speeding vehicle along Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown. Patrolman L'Hommedieu was traveling east and attempted to pass a car near North Country Road. He collided with the back of a truck, causing both vehicles to overturn. He was transported to Mather Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries two hours later.
Survivors
Patrolman L'Hommedieu was survived by his wife and five sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman L'Hommedieu served with the Smithtown Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Smithtown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman L'Hommedieu.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Raymond is the only officer of Smithtown Police Department remembered here.
Raymond is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Raymond is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Raymond 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 1941, 7 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 24th heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 1941, 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 1941, 90 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 38th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Raymond was 51. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37.
Raymond was 51. 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.
Raymond was 51. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
April holds 7.2% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Thursdays: 14.4%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Smithtown Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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.
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