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Sergeant Peter Garland was killed in an automobile accident on Highway 97 when his vehicle was struck head-on by an oncoming vehicle. The other driver was attempting to pass another car in a no passing zone.
The officer was serving as the on-call watch commander for his agency at the time of the accident.
The driver of the vehicle that caused the accident was sentenced to 20 months.
Sergeant Garland had served with the Klickitat County Sheriff's Department for 15 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two foster sons, parents, and four siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Garland gave the Klickitat County Sheriff's Office 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Goldendale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Garland.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Klickitat County Sheriff's Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Peter is one of 111 officers lost to accidents in WA, 32.6% of the 340 remembered there.
Peter is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Peter is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2007, 2 officers in WA were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 70 years on record. The heaviest was 1968, with 5.
In 2007, 94 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2007, 103 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 17th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Peter was 38. Of the 92 lost to accidents in WA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46.3; the middle age was 38. Peter had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Peter was 38. 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. Peter had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Peter was 38. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Peter had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 11.7% of these deaths in WA; November holds the most, 15.3%. Wednesdays: 15.3%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Klickitat County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 32.6% of all 340 deaths in WA, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Klickitat County Sheriff's Department has 3 officers remembered here, Peter among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 14-W
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