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Deputy David Lambert succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident one month earlier.
He was responding to backup another deputy who called for assistance when he swerved to avoid a vehicle at the intersection of U.S. Highway 61 and Oak Ridge Road. His patrol car overturned, causing him to suffer severe injuries. He was flown to a nearby hospital where he underwent several surgeries before succumbing to his injuries.
Deputy Lambert had served with the Warren County Sheriff's Department for seven months and had served in law enforcement for a total of 15 years. He had previously served with the University of Mississippi Medical Center Police Department, River Oaks Medical Center Security Division, and Ross Barnett Reservoir Patrol.
He is survived by his wife and three children.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Lambert gave the Warren County Sheriff's Office 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Vicksburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Lambert.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Warren County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
David is one of 89 officers lost to accidents in MS, 25.4% of the 350 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, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2010, 2 officers in MS were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 64 years on record. The heaviest was 1989, with 4.
In 2010, 71 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 44th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2010, 79 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 60th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
David was 38. Of the 83 lost to accidents in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 52; the middle age was 43. David had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
David was 38. 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 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 38. 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 15 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%. Tuesdays: 12.4%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 6 deaths at Warren County Sheriff's Office, the 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Warren County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, David among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-E
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