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Police Officer Edward Rea was killed in an automobile crash during a vehicle pursuit. The patrol car he was riding in was broadsided at the intersection of Van Dyke and Kennedy Circle in Warren. The driver was speeding and did not have his car lights on. The driver was charged with manslaughter. Officer Rea had served with the Warren Police Department for one year and had previously served with the Detroit Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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You barely got started.
Police Officer Rea gave the Warren Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Warren community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Rea.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Warren Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Edward is one of 224 officers lost to accidents in MI, 31.9% of the 703 remembered there.
Edward is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edward 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 1969, 3 officers in MI were lost to accidents, the 16th heaviest of 98 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 8.
In 1969, 62 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 70th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1969, 84 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 48th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Edward was 27. Of the 212 lost to accidents in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43; the middle age was 34. Edward had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 27. 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. Edward had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 27. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Edward had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 6.3% of these deaths in MI; August holds the most, 14.3%. Mondays: 13.8%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
March holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Warren Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 31.9% of all 703 deaths in MI, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 14.3% 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 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Warren Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Edward among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-E
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