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Incident
Officer Laurie was killed at approximately 2:30 a.m. in an automobile crash during a vehicle pursuit.
The pursuit began when Officer Laurie attempted to stop a pickup truck for a traffic violation. The driver of the truck attempted to flee in the truck. Officer Laurie notified dispatchers of the pursuit. A short time later, his patrol car collided with another responding patrol car at the intersection of Yale Street and Tulane Avenue.
The impact caused Officer Laurie's radio to have an open mic. Dispatchers were unable to reach either officer, and a sergeant responded to their last known location, where he found the wrecked patrol cars. Officer Laurie was transported to Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The other officer was also transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect was apprehended approximately two weeks later after investigators received a tip on his whereabouts. He pleaded guilty to a second-degree felony charge of evading arrest using a vehicle that caused a death and received a six-year sentence.
Officer Laurie had served with the River Oaks Police Department for two years and had previously served for one year with the Tarrant County Sheriff's Department.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two sons, and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Laurie gave the River Oaks Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the River Oaks community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Laurie.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Nathan Ray Laurie served in the U.S. Marine Corps (1984â1997) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Accident
Nathan is the only officer of River Oaks Police Department remembered here.
Nathan is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,423 remembered there.
Nathan is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Nathan 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 2004, 8 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 14th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 2004, 72 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 43rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2004, 77 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 62nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Nathan was 43. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Nathan had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Nathan was 43. 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. Nathan had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Nathan was 43. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Nathan had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 7.5% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Thursdays: 11.3%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at River Oaks Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,423 deaths in TX, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.7% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
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Military Service
Nathan Ray Laurie served in the U.S. Marine Corps (1984–1997) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-E
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