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George Ralph Watt
Incident
Deputy Constable George Watt was killed in an automobile accident on Route 248, just north of Slippery Rock, as he and a Slippery Rock police officer attempted to stop a speeding vehicle.
Both officers were ejected from the vehicle when it overturned on an embankment. Deputy Watt was killed and the policeman suffered serious injuries.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Constable Watt served with the Pennsylvania State Constable.
Thank you for your service to the Butler community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Constable Watt.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
George is the only officer of Pennsylvania State Constable - Butler County remembered here.
George is one of 417 officers lost to accidents in PA, 33% of the 1,262 remembered there.
George is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1957, 7 officers in PA were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 133 years on record. The heaviest was 1932, with 14.
In 1957, 55 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 85th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1957, 69 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 75th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
George was 53. Of the 412 lost to accidents in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48.3; the middle age was 38.
George was 53. 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.
George was 53. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
July holds 9.4% of these deaths in PA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Fridays: 13.9%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Pennsylvania State Constable - Butler County.
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 37-E
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