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Police Officer Rachiel Bailey was killed in an automobile crash during a vehicle pursuit.
As he chased the speeding car, his vehicle collided head-on with a car driving the wrong way on Highway 80, five miles west of Hawkins.
Officer Bailey had served with the Hawkins Police Department for six years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three children, and five grandchildren.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Bailey gave the Hawkins Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hawkins community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Bailey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Hawkins Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Rachiel is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Rachiel is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Rachiel 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 1965, 5 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 1965, 56 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 83rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1965, 70 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 74th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Rachiel was 60. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Rachiel had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Rachiel was 60. 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. Rachiel had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Rachiel was 60. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Rachiel had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 11.7% of these deaths in TX, more than any other month. Mondays: 12.8%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Hawkins Police Department. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 50% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 6.7% 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
Hawkins Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Rachiel among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-W
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