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Deputy David Castillo was killed in an automobile accident while responding to an officer needs assistance call at 1:30 am. His patrol car went out of control on the rain-slicked road and struck a tree, causing his legs to be pinned in the vehicle and trapping him inside. As rescue crews attempted to free him from the patrol car, it burst into flames. In an attempt to save his co-workers, Deputy Castillo pushed them away from the fire. Deputy Castillo had served with the Bexar County Sheriff's Department for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents, four sisters, and four brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Castillo gave the Bexar County Sheriff's Office 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the San Antonio community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Castillo.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Bexar County Sheriff's Office has lost 18 officers; 6 of them lost to accidents.
David is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
David is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1991, 1 officer at Bexar County Sheriff's Office was lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1982, with 2.
In 1991, 7 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 25th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 1991, 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 1991, 62 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 86th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
David was 31. Of the 6 lost to accidents at Bexar County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 50.5; the middle age was 39.5. David had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 9.5 years.
David was 31. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. David had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
David 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. David had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 31. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. David had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 16.7% of these deaths at Bexar County Sheriff's Office; December holds the most, 33.3%. Thursdays: 16.7%.
April holds 8.1% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Thursdays: 11.3%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 18 deaths at Bexar County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Bexar County Sheriff's Office has 18 officers remembered here, David among them.
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Joseph L. Hood Mar 19, 1840
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Edward Alexander Stevens
Nov 7, 1885
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John Thomas Holloway
Jul 23, 1924
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George L. Mangold
Sep 18, 1932
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Frank Benjamin Ackerman
Sep 21, 1937
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George Petrogallo
May 9, 1967
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Winford Odell Pattillo
Jun 9, 1969
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Joshua B. Rodriguez, Jr.
Feb 2, 1973
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Vincent L. Walker
Feb 2, 1973
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Elwood Edward Groff
Oct 15, 1979
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George R. Garza
Sep 20, 1982
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Arturo E. Rodriguez
Dec 14, 1982
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Adrian Salazar Aguilar
Jun 30, 1985
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David Delgado Castillo
Apr 11, 1991
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Jesus A. Garza, Jr.
Dec 26, 2003
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Kenneth Gary Vann, Sr.
May 28, 2011
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Timothy P. De La Fuente
Apr 30, 2020
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Ronald Rudy Butler
Sep 3, 2021
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