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Patrolmen Keith Anderson and Nesby Malone were both killed in a single car collision.
The two officers, who were riding together, were attempting to locate a vehicle that had sped past them with its flashers on. While they were attempting to locate that vehicle, their cruiser ran off the road and struck a house, killing both officers instantly.
Survivors
Patrolman Anderson had been employed with the Grove Hill Police Department for five years and is survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Anderson gave the Grove Hill Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Grove Hill community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Anderson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Grove Hill Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Brian is one of 182 officers lost to accidents in AL, 28.3% of the 643 remembered there.
Brian is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Brian 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 1999, 2 officers in AL were lost to accidents, the 27th heaviest of 85 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 6.
In 1999, 71 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 44th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1999, 78 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 61st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Brian was 33. Of the 160 lost to accidents in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47.3; the middle age was 36.5. Brian had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Brian 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. Brian had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Brian 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. Brian had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in AL; July holds the most, 13.2%. Sundays: 18.7%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Grove Hill Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 28.3% of all 643 deaths in AL, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Grove Hill Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Brian among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 58-E
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