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Incident
Deputy Neill was killed in a head-on collision on Highway 50 while returning to Ely while on patrol. The driver of the other car was also killed in the accident.
Survivors
Deputy Neill was survived by his wife, daughter and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Neill served with the White Pine County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Ely community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Neill.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
White Pine County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
William is one of 40 officers lost to accidents in NV, 27.4% of the 146 remembered there.
William is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William 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 1955, 2 officers in NV were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 31 years on record. The heaviest was 1966, with 3.
In 1955, 67 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 59th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1955, 74 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William was 49. Of the 39 lost to accidents in NV whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 47; the middle age was 40.
William was 49. 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.
William was 49. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
March holds 12.5% of these deaths in NV; December holds the most, 17.5%. Wednesdays: 12.5%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at White Pine County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 27.4% of all 146 deaths in NV, 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
White Pine County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-W
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