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Patrolman Carson was killed in a motorcycle accident while attempting to stop a speeding car. He suffered a serious head injuries when he was thrown to the ground. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to the injuries one hour later.
Patrolman Carson had been with the agency for eight years and was survived by his wife and child.
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Patrolman Carson had been with the agency for eight years and was survived by his wife and child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Carson gave the Scituate Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Scituate community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Carson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Edward is the only officer of Scituate Police Department remembered here.
Edward is one of 158 officers lost to accidents in MA, 33.7% of the 469 remembered there.
Edward is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edward 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 1938, 2 officers in MA were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 86 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 1938, 89 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1938, 100 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Edward was 30. Of the 154 lost to accidents in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 39. Edward had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Edward was 30. 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. Edward had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 30. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Edward had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 8.9% of these deaths in MA; August holds the most, 12.7%. Sundays: 14.6%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Scituate Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 33.7% of all 469 deaths in MA, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-W
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