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Sergeant Jeffery Shaw was killed in an automobile accident on State Road 14 just west of County Road 100 East while responding to a call.
At about 3:00 pm, the driver of a truck traveling eastbound on State Road 14 began to veer off the roadway. His truck crossed the center line as he over-corrected and struck Sergeant Shaw's patrol car along the driver's side. Both vehicles became engulfed in flames after the impact, leaving them nearly unrecognizable.
Sergeant Shaw was extricated by rescue personnel and transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead. A passer-by pulled the driver, who suffered minor injuries, from his truck.
Sergeant Shaw had served with the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department for over 15 years, having served as a deputy for 11 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, 7-year-old daughter, 9-year-old son, two sisters, two brothers and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Shaw gave the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Warsaw community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Shaw.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Jeffery is one of 151 officers lost to accidents in IN, 30% of the 503 remembered there.
Jeffery is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jeffery 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 2009, 3 officers in IN were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 85 years on record. The heaviest was 1942, with 4.
In 2009, 57 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 81st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2009, 66 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 81st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jeffery was 40. Of the 149 lost to accidents in IN whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47; the middle age was 36. Jeffery had served 15.3 years; the middle length of service was 4.6 years.
Jeffery was 40. 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. Jeffery had served 15.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeffery was 40. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jeffery had served 15.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 3.3% of these deaths in IN; December holds the most, 11.3%. Thursdays: 8.6%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 503 deaths in IN, 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
Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department has 3 officers remembered here, Jeffery among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
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