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Police Officer Russell George was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a call for assistance from another officer from his department at approximately 2:50 am.
He was traveling south on US Highway 165, just north of State Highway 623, when his patrol car collided with an abandoned bicycle that was located in the roadway. After colliding with the bicycle, Officer George lost control of his patrol car, left the roadway, and collided with several trees. The crash caused his patrol car become engulfed in flames. Officer George died at the scene. It is estimated that he was traveling at approximately 90 mph when he collided with the bike.
Officer George was a U.S. Army veteran and had served in law enforcement for 18 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, two step-daughters, mother, and four siblings.
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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.
Police Officer George gave the Ball Police Department 18 years.
Thank you for your service to the Ball 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
Russell Anthony George served in the U.S. Army (1981â1984) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Russell is the only officer of Ball Police Department remembered here.
Russell is one of 180 officers lost to accidents in LA, 30.3% of the 595 remembered there.
Russell is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Russell 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 2011, 3 officers in LA were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 94 years on record. The heaviest was 1999, with 8.
In 2011, 64 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 66th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2011, 72 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 73rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Russell was 47. Of the 148 lost to accidents in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Russell had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Russell was 47. 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. Russell had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Russell was 47. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Russell had served 18 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 11.1% of these deaths in LA; April holds the most, 11.1%. Sundays: 13.3%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 14%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Ball Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 30.3% of all 595 deaths in LA, 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
Russell Anthony George served in the U.S. Army (1981–1984) before joining law enforcement.
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