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Sergeant Gary Scott was killed in an automobile crash while participating in a vehicle pursuit on US 301 near Sylvania.
Sergeant Scott attempted to pull over a vehicle at 11:30 p.m., but the driver did not stop. The fleeing vehicle sideswiped another car while speeding through a stop sign. While performing a sudden evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with the fleeing vehicle, Sergeant Scott lost control of his patrol car and struck another vehicle.
The suspect vehicle fled the scene but wrecked several miles away and fled on foot. Two suspects were taken into custody the next day. The driver was convicted of homicide by vehicle in the first degree, reckless driving, driving under the influence, driving without insurance, and two counts of hit and run.
Sergeant Scott was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Sylvania Police Department for 28 years. His son serves as a deputy for a neighboring agency.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Sergeant Scott gave the Sylvania Police Department 28 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sylvania community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Gary Grant Scott served in the U.S. Air Force before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Gary is the only officer of Sylvania Police Department remembered here.
Gary is one of 264 officers lost to accidents in GA, 29.2% of the 905 remembered there.
Gary is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Gary 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 2000, 4 officers in GA were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1968, with 8.
In 2000, 85 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2000, 91 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 35th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Gary was 50. Of the 251 lost to accidents in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47; the middle age was 36. Gary had served 28 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Gary was 50. 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. Gary had served 28 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Gary was 50. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Gary had served 28 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 10.6% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 12.5%. Sundays: 12.9%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Sylvania Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 29.2% of all 905 deaths in GA, 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.
Where
Military Service
Gary Grant Scott served in the U.S. Air Force before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 51-W
What is kept
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