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Deputy Sheriff Andy Lahera succumbed to injuries he received on May 23, 2023, when he was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at the intersection of Saunders Way and South Lecanto Highway in Lecanto, Florida.
Around 9:05 p.m., Deputy Lahera was directing traffic after the graduation ceremony at Lecanto High School. Despite wearing a reflective vest, holding a flashlight, and having emergency lights activated on his patrol car, he was hit by a vehicle traveling southbound on South Lecanto Highway.
Deputy Lahera was airlifted to the hospital with a traumatic brain injury and internal injuries. He was later moved to a rehabilitation facility, where he passed away on September 11, 2025.
Deputy Lahera had served with the Citrus County Sheriff's Office for 14 years and was the Lecanto Middle School Resource Officer.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Lahera gave the Citrus County Sheriff's Office 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Inverness community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Lahera.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Citrus County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Andres is one of 315 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.3% of the 1,007 remembered there.
Andres is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Andres is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2025, 3 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 37th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 2025, 35 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 112th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2025, 37 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 117th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Andres was 53. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Andres had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Andres was 53. 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. Andres had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Andres was 53. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Andres had served 14 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9.8% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Thursdays: 11.7%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Citrus County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.3% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Citrus County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, Andres among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
What is kept
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