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Patrolman Milus Nichol was killed in an automobile accident as he and his partner attempted to stop a speeding car.
A dump truck pulled onto the road in front of them at the intersection of Highway 69 and Loop 323. Patrolman Nichol's patrol car struck the truck, causing him to suffer fatal injuries.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Nichol served with the Tyler Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Tyler community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Nichol.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Tyler Police Department has lost 4 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Milus is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Milus is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Milus is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1962, 3 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 86th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 1962, 69 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1962, 80 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 57th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Milus was 23. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36.
Milus was 23. 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.
Milus was 23. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
October holds 9.7% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Fridays: 15.7%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 15.1%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Tyler 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Tyler Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Milus among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 3-W
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