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Patrolman Dane Rowe was struck and killed by a car while clearing a crash scene. The driver of the car that struck him was driving through the accident scene after ignoring signals from another officer to stop. Patrolman Rowe was transported to Grant Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries the following day. Patrolman Rowe had served with the Madison Township Police Department for 9-1/2 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, parents, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Rowe served with the Madison Township Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Groveport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Rowe.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Dane is the only officer of Madison Township Police Department remembered here.
Dane is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
Dane is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Dane 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 1988, 2 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 53rd heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 1988, 80 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1988, 84 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 48th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Dane was 24. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. Dane had served 0.8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Dane was 24. 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. Dane had served 0.8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Dane was 24. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Dane had served 0.8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 8.8% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Madison Township Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 29-W
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