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Deputy Sharra was killed when his cruiser ran off a roadway and into a ditch. He and a ride along explorer were responding to another deputy’s request for back-up. The farm road that Deputy Sharra was driving down made a sudden ninety-degree turn without any warning signs. The patrol cruiser left the roadway and struck an embankment. Deputy Sharra was killed instantly. The explorer was injured but able to radio for assistance.
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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.
Deputy Sheriff Sharra gave the Kings County Sheriff's Office 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hanford community, and 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
Allen Thomas Sharra served in the U.S. Navy (1986â1995) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Allen is the only officer of Kings County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Allen is one of 720 officers lost to accidents in CA, 39.2% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Allen is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Allen 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 1999, 3 officers in CA were lost to accidents, the 94th heaviest of 128 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 14.
In 1999, 71 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 44th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1999, 78 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 60th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Allen was 31. Of the 690 lost to accidents in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 42.8; the middle age was 35. Allen had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Allen was 31. 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. Allen had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Allen was 31. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Allen had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 7.9% of these deaths in CA; August holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 14.6%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.4%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Kings County Sheriff's Office.
Accident deaths account for 39.2% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, 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
Allen Thomas Sharra served in the U.S. Navy (1986–1995) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 5-W
What is kept
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