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Auxiliary Officer Peter Raga was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at the Beechwood Festival at 2270 Beechwood Avenue in Alliance. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Auxiliary Officer Raga had served with the Alliance Police Department for three years and had previously served as a reserve deputy for Stark County.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, five grandchildren, brother, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Auxiliary Officer Raga gave the Alliance Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Alliance community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Auxiliary Officer Raga.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Alliance Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Peter is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
Peter is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Peter 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 1963, 3 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 35th heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 1963, 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 1963, 67 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 79th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Peter was 51. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. Peter had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Peter was 51. 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. Peter had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Peter was 51. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Peter had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 12.2% of these deaths in OH, more than any other month. Saturdays: 14.7%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Alliance Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, 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.
His people
Alliance Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Peter among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 7-W
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