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Police Officer Hunter Edwards was killed in a single-vehicle crash on West Jubal Early Drive while responding to a fight call at approximately 10:50 pm.
He was responding to the call several blocks away on South Loudoun Street when the crash occurred. He was transported to Winchester Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
Officer Edwards had served with the Winchester Police Department for four years and was assigned to the Patrol Division, SWAT team, and Civil Disturbance Unit.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and stepson.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Edwards gave the Winchester Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Winchester community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Edwards.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Winchester Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Hunter is one of 203 officers lost to accidents in VA, 31.1% of the 653 remembered there.
Hunter is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Hunter 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 2018, 1 officer in VA was lost to accidents, the 55th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 1870, with 10.
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
Hunter was 30. Of the 192 lost to accidents in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 45; the middle age was 36. Hunter had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Hunter was 30. 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. Hunter had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Hunter was 30. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Hunter had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 5.9% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 12.8%. Saturdays: 17.7%.
November holds 8.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Winchester Police Department, 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
Winchester Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Hunter among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 15-E
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