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Sergeant Wood was killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Wood served with the Williamstown Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Williamstown community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Wood.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Billy is the only officer of Williamstown Police Department remembered here.
Billy is one of 161 officers lost to accidents in KY, 16.4% of the 984 remembered there.
Billy is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Billy 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 1972, 5 officers in KY were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1937, with 7.
In 1972, 85 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1972, 98 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Billy was 37. Of the 150 lost to accidents in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 49.8; the middle age was 39.
Billy was 37. 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.
Billy was 37. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
August holds 10.6% of these deaths in KY; April holds the most, 13.7%. Tuesdays: 13%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Williamstown Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 16.4% of all 984 deaths in KY, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.8% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 10-W
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