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Deputy Sheriff Craig Brooks was killed in a single car crash when his patrol car struck trees on Route 206, just east of Route 610, at about 12:45 am. He was flown to Fairfax Hospital but succumbed to his injuries a short time later. Deputy Brooks had only served with the King George County Sheriff's Office for five months.
Survivors
He is survived by his mother.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Brooks served with the King George County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the King George community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Brooks.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Craig is the only officer of King George County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Craig is one of 203 officers lost to accidents in VA, 31.1% of the 653 remembered there.
Craig is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Craig 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 1998, 3 officers in VA were lost to accidents, the 12th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 1870, with 10.
In 1998, 84 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 21st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1998, 93 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 31st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Craig was 24. Of the 192 lost to accidents in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 45; the middle age was 36. Craig had served 0.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Craig was 24. 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. Craig had served 0.4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Craig was 24. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Craig had served 0.4 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%. Fridays: 16.7%.
May holds 8.6% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
May holds 8.4% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at King George 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 7-E
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