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Patrolman Charles Nichols was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a call involving a man with a knife outside of a school. His patrol car collided with another vehicle on Oklahoma 51 as he attempted to use the center turn lane to pass another vehicle. The vehicle he attempted to pass started to move into the turn lane, causing Patrolman Nichols' car into oncoming traffic. He and the other driver were both killed. Patrolman Nichols had served with the Coweta Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, mother, stepfather, sister, and brother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Nichols gave the Coweta Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Coweta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Nichols.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Charles is the only officer of Coweta Police Department remembered here.
Charles is one of 135 officers lost to accidents in OK, 23.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Charles is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles 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 1995, 2 officers in OK were lost to accidents, the 17th heaviest of 78 years on record. The heaviest was 1980, with 4.
In 1995, 73 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 38th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1995, 81 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Charles was 43. Of the 118 lost to accidents in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48.8; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 43. 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. Charles had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 43. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Charles had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 7.4% of these deaths in OK; March holds the most, 12.6%. Wednesdays: 9.6%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Coweta Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 23.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, 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.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 29-W
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