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Inspector David Jennings was killed in an automobile accident in Walker County while returning from an investigation involving an explosion in Blount County.
His department vehicle was broadsided on Empire Road in Sumiton, Alabama, by the driver of a vehicle that ran a stop sign.
Inspectors for the Alabama Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board are certified peace officers with full law enforcement powers throughout the state of Alabama.
Inspector Jennings had served with the Alabama Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board for 5 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, two grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Inspector Jennings gave the Alabama Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Montgomery community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Inspector Jennings.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
David is the only officer of Alabama Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board remembered here.
David is one of 182 officers lost to accidents in AL, 28.3% of the 643 remembered there.
David is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David 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 2004, 3 officers in AL were lost to accidents, the 14th heaviest of 85 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 6.
In 2004, 72 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 43rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2004, 77 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 62nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
David was 45. 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. David had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
David was 45. 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. David had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 45. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. David had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 6% of these deaths in AL; July holds the most, 13.2%. Wednesdays: 12.6%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Alabama Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board.
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 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 11-E
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