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Michael Christopher Walizer
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Michael Walizer was killed in an automobile crash while responding to backup another deputy on a traffic stop at approximately 2:00 am.
He was driving on John Tyler Highway, one mile west of Route 155 when his patrol car ran off the right side of the roadway. The patrol car then crossed over to the other side of the road and struck a tree. Despite wearing a seat belt, he suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.
Deputy Walizer had served with the Charles City County Sheriff's Office for six years and previously served with the Newport News / Williamsburg International Airport Police Department, Richmond International Airport Police Department, and Caroline County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Walizer gave the Charles City County Sheriff's Office 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Charles City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Walizer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Charles City County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Michael is one of 203 officers lost to accidents in VA, 31.1% of the 653 remembered there.
Michael is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Michael 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 2012, 4 officers in VA were lost to accidents, the 4th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 1870, with 10.
In 2012, 51 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 94th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2012, 55 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 95th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Michael was 36. Of the 192 lost to accidents in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 45; the middle age was 36. Michael had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 36. 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. Michael had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Michael was 36. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Michael had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 5.4% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 12.8%. Saturdays: 17.7%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Charles City County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.1% of all 653 deaths in VA, 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
Charles City County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Michael among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 21-E
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