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Chief Denzil Lockard was struck and killed by a vehicle when he was directing traffic at an intersection, while a civic group hung a public service banner.
The initial impact threw Chief Lockard into the path of an oncoming truck. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Chief Lockard had served with the Rivesville Police Department for 5 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Lockard gave the Rivesville Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rivesville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Lockard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Denzil is the only officer of Rivesville Police Department remembered here.
Denzil is one of 54 officers lost to accidents in WV, 23.3% of the 232 remembered there.
Denzil is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Denzil 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 1958, 1 officer in WV was lost to accidents, the 8th heaviest of 47 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 2.
In 1958, 50 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 96th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1958, 61 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 89th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Denzil was 48. 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. Denzil had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Denzil was 48. 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. Denzil had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Denzil was 48. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Denzil had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 16.7% of these deaths in WV, more than any other month. Fridays: 11.1%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Rivesville Police 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 35-W
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