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Patrolman Bourgoyne was killed while participating in a vehicle pursuit. The driver he was pursuing was arrested and convicted of manslaughter.
Survivors
Patrolman Bourgoyne was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Bourgoyne served with the Port Allen Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Port Allen community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Bourgoyne.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Michael is the only officer of Port Allen Police Department remembered here.
Michael is one of 180 officers lost to accidents in LA, 30.3% of the 595 remembered there.
Michael is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Michael 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 1986, 2 officers in LA were lost to accidents, the 25th heaviest of 94 years on record. The heaviest was 1999, with 8.
In 1986, 82 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1986, 93 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Michael was 33. Of the 148 lost to accidents in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Michael was 33. 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.
Michael was 33. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
October holds 6.7% of these deaths in LA; April holds the most, 11.1%. Tuesdays: 18.3%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Port Allen Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30.3% of all 595 deaths in LA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% 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 29.8% 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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