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Deputy Sheriff Richard Lura and Deputy Sheriff Ronald Kalkes were killed when their patrol car was struck by a train as they responded to a call. The collision occurred at the Zemble Street crossing in Chaska, Minnesota. Deputy Lura had served with the Carver County Sheriff's Department for 18 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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You barely got started.
Deputy Sheriff Lura gave the Carver County Sheriff's Office 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Chaska community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Lura.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Carver County Sheriff's Office has lost 3 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Richard is one of 84 officers lost to accidents in MN, 28.7% of the 293 remembered there.
Richard is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Richard 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 1973, 2 officers in MN were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 60 years on record. The heaviest was 1923, with 3.
In 1973, 90 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1973, 106 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Richard was 30. Of the 84 lost to accidents in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 32.8 and 53; the middle age was 41.5. Richard had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Richard was 30. 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. Richard had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Richard was 30. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Richard had served 1.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 13.1% of these deaths in MN; May holds the most, 14.3%. Wednesdays: 14.3%.
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
November holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Carver County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 28.7% of all 293 deaths in MN, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Carver County Sheriff's Office has 3 officers remembered here, Richard among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-W
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