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Constable Arlin Curneal was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a speeding vehicle.
His car went out of control and crashed, pinning him inside of the vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries several hours later.
The occupants of the vehicle he was pursuing were never identified.
Constable Curneal had served as an elected constable for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Curneal gave the Hopkins County Constable's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Madisonville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Curneal.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Arlin is the only officer of Hopkins County Constable's Office remembered here.
Arlin is one of 161 officers lost to accidents in KY, 16.4% of the 984 remembered there.
Arlin is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Arlin 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 1957, 2 officers in KY were lost to accidents, the 12th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1937, with 7.
In 1957, 55 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 85th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1957, 69 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 75th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Arlin was 36. Of the 150 lost to accidents in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 49.8; the middle age was 39. Arlin had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Arlin was 36. 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. Arlin had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Arlin was 36. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Arlin had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 4.3% of these deaths in KY; April holds the most, 13.7%. Fridays: 16.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Hopkins County Constable's Office. 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 4-E
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