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Police Officer George Brentar was killed when his patrol car struck a light pole at about 5:30 pm.
Officer Brentar had spotted a speeding motorist on North Lakeland Boulevard, near East 200th Street, and was attempting to catch up to the vehicle when his patrol car hydroplaned struck a utility pole on the on-ramp to I-90. The patrol car burst into flames while Officer Brentar was trapped inside.
Two off-duty police officers from Erie, Pennsylvania, who saw the crash while driving on I-90 stopped and tried to pull Officer Brentar from the burning car but were unsuccessful.
Officer Bentar had served with the Euclid Police Department for 22 years.
Officer Bentar had served with the Euclid Police Department for 22 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, mother, two brothers, and two sisters.
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22 years. You could have gone home.
Police Officer Brentar gave the Euclid Police Department 22 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Euclid community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Brentar.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Euclid Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
George is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
George is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2007, 4 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
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
George was 49. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. George had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 49. 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. George had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 49. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. George had served 22 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 7.2% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Wednesdays: 11.3%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Euclid Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Euclid Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 23-W
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