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Officer Price was killed in a motorcycle accident while responding to an emergency call. As he entered an intersection the driver of an oncoming vehicle turned left in front of him, causing his motorcycle to strike it. He was thrown from the bike and suffered severe head and internal injuries. He succumbed to his injuries approximately 45 minutes later.
Survivors
Officer Price had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his wife, parents, and two brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Price gave the Clearwater Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Clearwater community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Price.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Clearwater Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them lost to accidents.
Peter is one of 315 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.3% of the 1,007 remembered there.
Peter is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Peter 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 1969, 2 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 56th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 1969, 62 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 70th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1969, 84 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 48th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Peter was 27. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Peter had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Peter was 27. 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. Peter had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Peter was 27. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Peter had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 10.5% of these deaths in FL, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Clearwater Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 31.3% of all 1,007 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 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Clearwater Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Peter among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-E
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Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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