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Officer Duke Aaron was killed when his unmarked patrol car was struck from behind by a pick-up truck on U.S. Route 50, near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Anne Arundel County.
He stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction on westbound Route 50. After issuing the motorist a summons, Officer Aaron returned to his unmarked vehicle, which was parked on the shoulder of the highway. As he was sitting in the parked patrol car, it was struck from behind by a pick-up truck.
Officer Aaron was taken to Shock Trauma Hospital where he later died from his injuries.
The driver of the vehicle that struck Officer Aaron's patrol car, who was only slightly injured in the collision, had a suspended license at the time of the incident. The driver was charged with 12 counts as a result of the incident. On August 25th, 2005, he pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter. He was subsequently sentenced to three years in prison and five years of supervised probation. He was released on parole on May 18th, 2007. On October 21st, 2012, the subject was convicted of a probation violation and ordered to finish the remaining 2-1/2 years of his sentence.
Officer Aaron had served with the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Department for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, sister, and parents. Officer Aaron's father-in-law retired from the same agency several months prior to the incident and had served as his training officer.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, sister, and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Aaron gave the Maryland Transportation Authority Police 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Baltimore community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Aaron.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Maryland Transportation Authority Police has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Duke is one of 195 officers killed feloniously in MD, 51.6% of the 378 remembered there.
Duke is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Duke is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2004, 3 officers in MD were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 104 years on record. The heaviest was 2000, with 6.
In 2004, 79 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2004, 83 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 83rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Duke was 29. Of the 178 killed feloniously in MD whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43.8; the middle age was 35. Duke had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Duke was 29. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Duke had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Duke was 29. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Duke had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.7% of these deaths in MD; June holds the most, 11.8%. Tuesdays: 15.4%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Maryland Transportation Authority Police, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.6% of all 378 deaths in MD, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; narcotics involved, in 0.1% of these deaths.
His people
Maryland Transportation Authority Police has 4 officers remembered here, Duke among them.
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