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Deputy Stacy McMurrough was killed in an automobile accident while responding to backup another deputy at a domestic disturbance call.
His patrol car went off the road and overturned into a ditch on Highway 29 in Lewisville. He was thrown from the vehicle during the accident and sustained fatal injuries. It is believed that wet road conditions contributed to the accident.
Deputy McMurrough had served as a part-time deputy for the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department for 4 years. He also served as a volunteer firefighter for the Stamps Fire and Rescue Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents, sister, brother, and grandparents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff McMurrough gave the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lewisville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff McMurrough.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Lafayette County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Stacy is one of 92 officers lost to accidents in AR, 24.7% of the 372 remembered there.
Stacy is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Stacy is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2006, 1 officer in AR was lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 55 years on record. The heaviest was 1998, with 7.
In 2006, 68 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2006, 80 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 57th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Stacy was 32. Of the 87 lost to accidents in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 50.5; the middle age was 39. Stacy had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Stacy was 32. 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. Stacy had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Stacy was 32. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Stacy had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 6.5% of these deaths in AR; July holds the most, 13%. Fridays: 14.1%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 15.1%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Lafayette County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 24.7% of all 372 deaths in AR, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Lafayette County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Stacy among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 13-E
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