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Chief Quigley was killed in a motorcycle accident while in pursuit of a stolen vehicle. A truck collided with his motorcycle, causing fatal injuries. He was transported to a hospital where he died three days later.
Chief Quigley had been with the agency for 17 years and was survived by his wife and seven children.
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Chief Quigley had been with the agency for 17 years and was survived by his wife and seven children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief Quigley gave the West View Borough Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the Pittsburgh community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief Quigley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
William is the only officer of West View Borough Police Department remembered here.
William is one of 417 officers lost to accidents in PA, 33% of the 1,262 remembered there.
William is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William 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 1927, 13 officers in PA were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 133 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 14.
In 1927, 114 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1927, 119 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William was 53. Of the 412 lost to accidents in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48.3; the middle age was 38. William had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 8.6 years.
William was 53. 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. William had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 53. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. William had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 6.7% of these deaths in PA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Tuesdays: 14.4%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at West View Borough Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 33% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.3% 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.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 4-E
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