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Special Deputy Jackson was struck and killed by a vehicle while assisting at the scene of a motor vehicle collision on I-40 in Wake County. After the crash scene was cleared, Deputy Jackson began picking up warning markers that had been placed in front of an ambulance. As he picked them up, a tractor-trailer that was parked on the shoulder began to roll. The tractor-trailer struck the ambulance, and both vehicles ran over Deputy Jackson. Deputy Jackson was posthumously awarded the North Carolina Award for Bravery and Heroism.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Deputy Jackson served with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Smithfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Deputy Jackson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Johnston County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Michael is one of 205 officers lost to accidents in NC, 30.9% of the 664 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, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1995, 4 officers in NC were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 90 years on record. The heaviest was 2018, with 7.
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.
When
February holds 5.9% of these deaths in NC; September holds the most, 12.7%. Thursdays: 15.6%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Johnston County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30.9% of all 664 deaths in NC, 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
Johnston County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Michael among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-E
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