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Patrolman Aaron Christian succumbed to injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash on September 18th, 2016, at approximately 2:30 am.
He was traveling south on the 3900 block of Route 7 when his patrol car left the roadway. The vehicle struck a tree, utility pole, and guardrail before overturning in an adjacent creek. Patrolman Christian was ejected from the vehicle and landed face down in the creek. Two citizens who witnessed the crash pulled Patrolman Christian from the creek and away from the burning vehicle.
Patrolman Christian was transported to Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia, where he remained until succumbing to his injuries on October 18th, 2016.
Patrolman Christian had served with the two-person Chesapeake Police Department for one year and had previously served with the Coal Grove Police Department.
Patrolman Christian had served with the two-person Chesapeake Police Department for one year and had previously served with the Coal Grove Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his daughter.
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You barely got started.
Patrolman Christian gave the Chesapeake Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Chesapeake community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Christian.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Chesapeake Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Aaron is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
Aaron is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Aaron is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2016, 3 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 35th heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 2016, 52 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 90th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2016, 52 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 101st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Aaron was 24. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. Aaron had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Aaron was 24. 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. Aaron had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Aaron was 24. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Aaron had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 7.2% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Tuesdays: 15%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Chesapeake 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Chesapeake Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Aaron among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 64-W
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