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Sergeant Jeff Richardson was killed in an automobile crash on U.S. Highway 167 just north of Medley Road while responding to assist a Sharp County Sheriff's Office deputy who was involved in a vehicle pursuit. Another car turned in front of him causing a collision. Sergeant Richardson and the driver of the other vehicle were both killed. Sergeant Richardson had served with the Cave City Police Department for 2-1/2 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Richardson gave the Cave City Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cave City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Richardson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Jeff is the only officer of Cave City Police Department remembered here.
Jeff is one of 92 officers lost to accidents in AR, 24.7% of the 372 remembered there.
Jeff is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jeff 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 1993, 1 officer in AR was lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 55 years on record. The heaviest was 1998, with 7.
In 1993, 58 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 77th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1993, 69 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 75th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jeff was 31. Of the 87 lost to accidents in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 50.5; the middle age was 39. Jeff had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeff was 31. 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. Jeff had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeff was 31. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jeff had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 9.8% of these deaths in AR; July holds the most, 13%. Fridays: 14.1%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Cave City Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 24.7% of all 372 deaths in AR, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 7.6% 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 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 58-W
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