Roll of Honor
Incident
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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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
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
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Hunter Anderson Edwards is one of 10,088 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 31% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In VA, 203 of 654 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 31% of this state's fallen.
At Winchester Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Hunter Anderson Edwards's cause is highlighted.
How Hunter Anderson Edwards Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Hunter Anderson Edwards is highlighted in Nov.
Incident Location
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