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Corporal Dale Hallman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Pencreek Road while responding to a call at approximately 1:00 a.m.
His patrol car left the roadway and overturned while he was en route to provide canine support in search of a subject who had fled into a wooded area.
Corporal Hallman, who also served as a lieutenant with the Saluda County fire department, served with the Saluda County Sheriff's Office for more than five years.
He is survived by his expectant wife and two children.
Survivors
He is survived by his expectant wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corporal Hallman gave the Saluda County Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Saluda community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Hallman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Saluda County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Dale is one of 139 officers lost to accidents in SC, 31.4% of the 442 remembered there.
Dale is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Dale is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2018, 1 officer in SC was lost to accidents, the 42nd heaviest of 71 years on record. The heaviest was 1986, with 6.
In 2018, 50 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 96th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2018, 52 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 101st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Dale was 30. Of the 120 lost to accidents in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 41; the middle age was 34. Dale had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Dale was 30. 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. Dale had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Dale was 30. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Dale had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 9.4% of these deaths in SC; June holds the most, 13.7%. Fridays: 20.1%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Saluda County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.4% of all 442 deaths in SC, 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Saluda County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Dale among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-W
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