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Michael Christopher Weigand Jr.
Incident
Sergeant Michael Weigand was killed in a motorcycle crash while escorting a benefit ride to raise money for Latimore Township Park.
The driver of an oncoming pickup truck lost control on Route 234 and veered into Sergeant Weigand's lane, striking him head-on.
Sergeant Weigand had served as a part-time sergeant with the Latimore Township Police Department for six years. He also served full-time with the Eastern Adams Regional Police Department. He is survived by his wife, a 4-year-old daughter, and his parents. His father serves as the agency's police chief.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, a 4-year-old daughter, and his parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Weigand gave the Latimore Township Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the York Springs community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Weigand.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Michael is the only officer of Latimore Township Police Department remembered here.
Michael is one of 417 officers lost to accidents in PA, 33% of the 1,262 remembered there.
Michael is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael 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 2008, 3 officers in PA were lost to accidents, the 38th heaviest of 133 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 14.
In 2008, 69 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2008, 82 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 52nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Michael was 25. Of the 412 lost to accidents in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48.3; the middle age was 38. Michael had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 8.6 years.
Michael was 25. 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. Michael had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 25. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Michael had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 6.7% of these deaths in PA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Sundays: 16.3%.
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 Latimore Township Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 33% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, 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 53-E
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