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Deputy William Walters was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle on Highway 16, near DeKalb. The accident occurred during a period of heavy rain.
Both occupants of the other vehicle were also killed.
Deputy Walters had served with the Kemper County Sheriff's Department for 7 months.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Walters served with the Kemper County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the DeKalb community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Walters.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Kemper County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
William is one of 89 officers lost to accidents in MS, 25.4% of the 350 remembered there.
William is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William 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 2007, 2 officers in MS were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 64 years on record. The heaviest was 1989, with 4.
In 2007, 94 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2007, 103 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 17th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William was 59. Of the 83 lost to accidents in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 52; the middle age was 43. William had served 0.6 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
William was 59. 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. William had served 0.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 59. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. William had served 0.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 12.4% of these deaths in MS; May holds the most, 16.9%. Sundays: 12.4%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Kemper County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 25.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, 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
Kemper County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-W
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