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Sheriff Zummo was killed in a helicopter accident while performing a marijuana eradication flight. The helicopter was flying at a low altitude when the rotor struck overhead electric lines. The helicopter crashed and caught fire. Sheriff Zummo was survived by his wife, who was appointed to fill his un-expired term as Sheriff, and son. He had served with the Braxton County Sheriff's Department for 12 years.
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Sheriff Zummo was survived by his wife, who was appointed to fill his un-expired term as Sheriff, and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Zummo gave the Braxton County Sheriff's Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sutton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Zummo.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Vincent is the only officer of Braxton County Sheriff's Department remembered here.
Vincent is one of 54 officers lost to accidents in WV, 23.3% of the 232 remembered there.
Vincent is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Vincent 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 1981, 2 officers in WV were lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1981, 63 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1981, 81 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Vincent was 33. Of the 46 lost to accidents in WV whose age is recorded, half were between 26.3 and 46.3; the middle age was 33.5. Vincent had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Vincent was 33. 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. Vincent had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Vincent was 33. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Vincent had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 13% of these deaths in WV; November holds the most, 16.7%. Fridays: 11.1%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Braxton County Sheriff's Department.
Accident deaths account for 23.3% of all 232 deaths in WV, 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 11-E
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