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Lieutenant Robert Hicks drowned after his patrol car went over the Urbanna Creek bridge guard rail as he responded to a call involving a distressed motorist at 4:30 am. The patrol car left the 300-foot-long bridge and landed upside down in 12 feet of water, killing him instantly. Lieutenant Hicks had served with the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office forfour4 years. He had previously served as a peace officer with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation for two years and as a deputy with the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and three stepdaughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Hicks gave the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Saluda community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Hicks.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Robert is the only officer of Middlesex County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Robert is one of 203 officers lost to accidents in VA, 31.1% of the 653 remembered there.
Robert is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Robert is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1984, 3 officers in VA were lost to accidents, the 12th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 1870, with 10.
In 1984, 82 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1984, 99 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 22nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Robert was 36. Of the 192 lost to accidents in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 45; the middle age was 36. Robert had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Robert was 36. 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. Robert had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Robert was 36. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Robert had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 6.4% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 12.8%. Sundays: 12.3%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Middlesex County Sheriff's Office.
Accident deaths account for 31.1% of all 653 deaths in VA, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-E
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