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Captain Jerry Foster succumbed to injuries received three days earlier when he was struck by a car while directing traffic at the scene of an accident near the interchange of the Southwest Freeway and the West Sam Houston Parkway. The driver of a van attempted to drive around the stopped cars. When he saw the officers he slammed on the brakes and went into a spin, striking Captain Foster. He was transported to Ben Taub Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Captain Foster had served with the Harris County Constable's Office for 23 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, son, brother, and sister.
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23 years. You could have gone home.
Captain Foster gave the Harris County Constable's Office 23 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Houston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Captain Foster.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 5 has lost 5 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Jerry is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Jerry is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jerry is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1993, 4 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 76th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 1993, 58 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 77th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1993, 69 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 75th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jerry was 54. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Jerry had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Jerry was 54. 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. Jerry had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jerry was 54. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jerry had served 23 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 9.7% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Fridays: 15.7%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 15.1%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 40% of all 5 deaths at Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 5, the 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 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 5 has 5 officers remembered here, Jerry among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 43-W
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