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Patrolman McSpadden was killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit. Another vehicle pulled out in front of him, causing a collision. Patrolman McSpadden died of wounds sustained when he was thrown from the vehicle.
Survivors
Patrolman McSpadden was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman McSpadden served with the Hazen Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Hazen community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman McSpadden.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Hazen Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Sammy is one of 92 officers lost to accidents in AR, 24.7% of the 372 remembered there.
Sammy is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Sammy 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 1966, 2 officers in AR were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 55 years on record. The heaviest was 1998, with 7.
In 1966, 77 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1966, 95 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
May holds 9.8% of these deaths in AR; July holds the most, 13%. Saturdays: 19.6%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Hazen Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 24.7% of all 372 deaths in AR, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 7.6% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Hazen Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Sammy among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 27-E
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