Incident
Officer Robert Montgomery was killed when his patrol car struck a utility pole as he was returning to headquarters at the end of his shift. It is unknown why he lost control of the vehicle. He was freed from the accident approximately 15 minutes afterwards and transported to a local hospital where he died early the next morning. In 1997, he was recognized as being the oldest Orlando police officer at the age of 61.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
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You barely got started.
Police Officer Montgomery gave the Orlando Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Orlando community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Montgomery.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Orlando Police Department has lost 16 officers; 6 of them lost to accidents.
Robert is one of 315 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.3% of the 1,007 remembered there.
Robert is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Robert is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1998, 1 officer at Orlando Police Department was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 1998, 6 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 1998, 84 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1998, 93 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Robert was 62. Of the 6 lost to accidents at Orlando Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 36.8 and 53; the middle age was 43. Robert had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Robert was 62. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Robert had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Robert was 62. 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. Robert had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Robert was 62. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Robert had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 33.3% of these deaths at Orlando Police Department, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 33.3%.
November holds 9.5% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Tuesdays: 12.4%.
November holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 37.5% of all 16 deaths at Orlando Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.3% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Orlando Police Department has 16 officers remembered here, Robert among them.
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James W. Williams
Jan 1, 1876
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William Beasley Jan 1, 1885
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Egbert C. Moore
Aug 6, 1933
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Edward Tullis Winn, Jr.
Sep 13, 1935
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Harry Grassman Mason Feb 20, 1937
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John E. Owen
Aug 4, 1962
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Sidney Crenshaw
Nov 22, 1966
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Mitchell L. Nutter
Feb 10, 1968
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Terry N. Thuma
Jan 9, 1990
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Michael Wayne Burson Sr.
Jun 23, 1990
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Robert Joseph Montgomery
Nov 10, 1998
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George Stefan DeSalvia
Feb 3, 2000
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Tanja Brigitte King
May 18, 2000
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Alfred L. Gordon, Sr.
Oct 4, 2007
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Debra Lucinda Clayton
Jan 9, 2017
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Kevin Andres Valencia
Mar 15, 2021
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 28-W
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