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Patrolman Brian Kloka was killed in an automobile crash while pursuing a speeding vehicle. His patrol car struck a utility pole near the intersection of Broadview Road and Boston Road and rolled over. He was transported to the Akron General Hospital. Patrolman Kloka had only served with the Broadview Heights Police Department for eight months. He was survived by his wife and sister. His father had served as the Broadview Heights Chief of Police until 1966.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Kloka served with the Broadview Heights Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Broadview Heights community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Kloka.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Brian is the only officer of Broadview Heights Police Department remembered here.
Brian is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
Brian is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Brian 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 1967, 4 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 1967, 73 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 38th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1967, 92 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 34th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Brian was 21. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. Brian had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Brian was 21. 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. Brian had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Brian was 21. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Brian had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 9.1% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Tuesdays: 15%.
August holds 9.5% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Broadview Heights Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.9% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-W
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