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William Clinton Rigby
Incident
Constable William Rigby succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when his patrol car was struck head-on by another vehicle. He was responding to a call when the other vehicle crossed the center line and caused the crash.
Constable Rigby had served in law enforcement for 20 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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20 years. You could have gone home.
Constable Rigby gave the Escambia County District Four Constable's Office 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Pensacola community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Rigby.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
William is the only officer of Escambia County District Four Constable's Office remembered here.
William is one of 314 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.2% of the 1,006 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 1955, 1 officer in FL was lost to accidents, the 81st heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
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
William was 58. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. William had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
William was 58. 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 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 58. 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 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9.9% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Sundays: 13.4%.
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 Escambia County District Four Constable's Office.
Accident deaths account for 31.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, 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 34-E
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