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Patrolman Liebengood was killed in an automobile accident while he and another officer responded to an emergency call involving a woman attempting to commit suicide.
Their patrol car was struck by a truck at the intersection of Bristol Road and South Saginaw Road. Patrolman Liebengood was transported to Hurley Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Patrolman Liebengood had served with the Burton Police Department for 2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, four children, mother, and nine siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Liebengood gave the Burton Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Burton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Liebengood.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Burton Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Karl is one of 224 officers lost to accidents in MI, 31.9% of the 703 remembered there.
Karl is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Karl 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 1955, 3 officers in MI were lost to accidents, the 16th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 8.
In 1955, 67 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 59th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1955, 74 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Karl was 50. Of the 212 lost to accidents in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 34. Karl had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Karl was 50. 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. Karl had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Karl was 50. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Karl had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 6.3% of these deaths in MI; August holds the most, 14.3%. Tuesdays: 15.6%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Burton Police Department, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.9% of all 703 deaths in MI, 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.
His people
Burton Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Karl among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 4-E
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