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Incident
Deputy Sheriff Kevin Stanton was killed when his patrol car was struck by a tractor-trailer on I-95, just north of Route 50, at approximately 5:10 am.
The tractor-trailer suffered a tire blow-out, causing the driver to lose control and swerve into the left lane where Deputy Stanton was driving. Deputy Stanton's patrol car then struck the rear of the semi.
Deputy Stanton had served with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office for 10-1/2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his father and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Stanton gave the Brevard County Sheriff's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Titusville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Stanton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Brevard County Sheriff's Office has lost 9 officers; 5 of them lost to accidents.
Kevin is one of 314 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.2% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Kevin is one of 8,274 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Kevin is one of 10,099 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2018, 1 officer at Brevard County Sheriff's Office was lost to accidents, more than in any other year.
In 2018, 5 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 14th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 2018, 50 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 96th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2018, 52 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 101st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Kevin was 32. Of the 5 lost to accidents at Brevard County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 38 and 51; the middle age was 38. Kevin had served 10.4 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
Kevin was 32. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Kevin had served 10.4 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Kevin was 32. Of the 7,715 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Kevin had served 10.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Kevin was 32. Of the 9,448 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Kevin had served 10.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 20% of these deaths at Brevard County Sheriff's Office; October holds the most, 40%. Saturdays: 20%.
February holds 10.5% of these deaths in FL, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.2%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
February holds 7.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 55.6% of all 9 deaths at Brevard County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Brevard County Sheriff's Office has 9 officers remembered here, Kevin among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 10-E
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