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Patrolman Peter Visser died as a result of the injuries sustained when a drunk driver rear-ended his cruiser. Patrolman Visser was investigating a traffic accident. He was seated in his car, parked in the emergency lane of Interstate 80, with his emergency lights flashing when his cruiser was struck. He suffered critical head and neck injuries and was airlifted to the hospital in Casper, where he never regained consciousness. He died three days later. The driver received a one-year prison sentence and a $2000 fine. Patrolman Visser had served one year with the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
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You barely got started.
Patrolman Visser gave the Wyoming Highway Patrol 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the people of Wyoming. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Visser.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Wyoming Highway Patrol has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Peter is one of 41 officers killed feloniously in WY, 65.1% of the 63 remembered there.
Peter is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Peter is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1981, 1 officer in WY was killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 30 years on record. The heaviest was 1903, with 5.
In 1981, 126 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 39th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1981, 152 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Peter was 30. Of the 32 killed feloniously in WY whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 45; the middle age was 41.5. Peter had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 2 years.
Peter was 30. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Peter had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Peter was 30. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Peter had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 12.2% of these deaths in WY; March holds the most, 14.6%. Mondays: 19.5%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Wyoming Highway Patrol, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.1% of all 63 deaths in WY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 2.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 4.4% of these deaths.
His people
Wyoming Highway Patrol has 2 officers remembered here, Peter among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 13-E
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