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Officer Ronald Mahony was killed when he was struck by a vehicle attempting to flee him during a traffic stop. Patrolman Mahony initiated a traffic stop on Memorial Causeway/SR60 of a pickup truck driven by an Atlanta native. The patrolman exited his cruiser and approached the driver's door and placed his foot on the running board of the truck as he radioed in the driver and tag. The dispatcher radioed back and instead of using code, the dispatcher stated the truck was stolen in plain speak. The driver then started the truck and began to drive away, but Patrolman Mahony jumped into the bed of the truck. After a short attempt at escape, the driver lost control and the truck rolled over; Patrolman Mahony was ejected and struck by the pickup as it overturned. Patrolman Mahony was transported to Morton Plant Hospital but succumbed to his injuries at 11:35 PM. The driver of the pickup survived the accident but died in the hospital the next day. Officer Mahony had been with the agency for ten months.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Mahony served with the Clearwater Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Clearwater community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Mahony.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Clearwater Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them lost to accidents.
Ronald is one of 314 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.2% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Ronald is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ronald 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 1977, 1 officer in FL was lost to accidents, the 81st heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 1977, 64 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1977, 88 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 41st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Ronald was 21. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Ronald had served 0.8 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Ronald was 21. 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. Ronald had served 0.8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ronald was 21. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Ronald had served 0.8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 6.1% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Wednesdays: 14.3%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Clearwater Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 31.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, 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
Clearwater Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Ronald among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-E
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