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Constable George Cotant was killed in an automobile accident while returning to Mountain City from Elko, where he was conducting business. His vehicle went out of control and completely overturned, causing him to suffer fatal injuries.
Constable Cotant had served as the Mountain City constable for several months. He had previously served with the Elko County Sheriff's Office as a deputy and a jailer, and as constable of Elko.
Survivors
He was survived by his father, two brothers, and three sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Cotant served with the Mountain City Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Mountain City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Cotant.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
George is the only officer of Mountain City Constable's Office remembered here.
George is one of 40 officers lost to accidents in NV, 27.4% of the 146 remembered there.
George is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1937, 1 officer in NV was lost to accidents, the 8th heaviest of 31 years on record. The heaviest was 1966, with 3.
In 1937, 95 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 10th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1937, 109 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 8th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
When
September holds 10% of these deaths in NV; December holds the most, 17.5%. Wednesdays: 12.5%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Mountain City Constable's Office.
Accident deaths account for 27.4% of all 146 deaths in NV, 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 64-W
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