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Detective William Johnston was killed in a vehicle crash while pursuing three subjects who had just committed a bank robbery.
The patrol car Detective Johnston was riding in overturned. He suffered fatal injuries in the crash. Two other officers suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Detective Johnston had served with the Bristow Police Department for 12 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Johnston gave the Bristow Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bristow community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Johnston.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
William is the only officer of Bristow Police Department remembered here.
William is one of 135 officers lost to accidents in OK, 23.2% of the 582 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 1924, 3 officers in OK were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 78 years on record. The heaviest was 1980, with 4.
In 1924, 86 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 18th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1924, 98 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William was 57. Of the 118 lost to accidents in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48.8; the middle age was 38. William had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 57. 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 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 57. 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 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 6.7% of these deaths in OK; March holds the most, 12.6%. Saturdays: 11.1%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Bristow Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 23.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 8.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
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