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James Michael McWhorter
Incident
Corporal James McWhorter was killed in a vehicle crash near the Agricultural Inspection Station on I-95 in Yulee, Florida.
He was crossing from the northbound inspection station to the southbound inspection station when his vehicle was struck by an oncoming pickup truck at about 8:30 pm. All of the occupants of the truck suffered non-fatal injuries.
Corporal McWhorter had served with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement for 2-1/2 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his four children, parents, three brothers, two sisters, and fiancée.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corporal McWhorter gave the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Tallahassee community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal McWhorter.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement has lost 5 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
James is one of 314 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.2% of the 1,006 remembered there.
James is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James 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 2022, 6 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 2022, 60 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 73rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2022, 61 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 89th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
James was 31. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. James had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
James 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. James had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James 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. James had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 10.5% of these deaths in FL, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.2%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 60% of all 5 deaths at Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, 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
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement has 5 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 36-E
What is kept
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Others Who Wore This Badge
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