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Patrolman Paul Schwieger was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a traffic violator on 47th Street. His motorcycle collided with another vehicle that was backing into a driveway.
Survivors
Patrolman Schwieger was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Schwieger served with the Hinsdale Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Hinsdale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Schwieger.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Paul is the only officer of Hinsdale Police Department remembered here.
Paul is one of 354 officers lost to accidents in IL, 26.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Paul is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Paul 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 1927, 11 officers in IL were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1927, 114 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1927, 119 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Paul was 28. Of the 344 lost to accidents in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 45.3; the middle age was 37.
Paul was 28. 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.
Paul was 28. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
June holds 7.1% of these deaths in IL; October holds the most, 11.3%. Saturdays: 11.9%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Hinsdale Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 26.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, 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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 19-W
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