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Sergeant Stephen Gibson was killed in a vehicle crash on Texas State Highway 144.
At 6:30 a.m., Sergeant Gibson was traveling northbound when a southbound truck lost control on the wet highway. The truck struck Sergeant Gibson's patrol vehicle head-on.
Sergeant Gibson was pronounced deceased at the scene. The other driver was not injured.
Sergeant Gibson had served with the Somervell County Sheriff's Office for 26 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two children, and grandchildren.
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26 years. You could have gone home.
Sergeant Gibson gave the Somervell County Sheriff's Office 26 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Glen Rose community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Gibson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Stephen is the only officer of Somervell County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Stephen is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Stephen is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Stephen 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 2023, 5 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 2023, 43 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 106th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2023, 46 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 110th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Stephen was 53. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Stephen had served 26 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Stephen was 53. 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. Stephen had served 26 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Stephen was 53. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Stephen had served 26 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 11.7% of these deaths in TX, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 16.1%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Somervell County Sheriff's Office.
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.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 22-E
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