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Deputy Ethan Collins was killed in an automobile accident on State Route 188, just outside of Lancaster, while responding to an officer needs assistance call at 3:45 pm.
His patrol car went out of control, rolled over, and struck a utility pole near the intersection of SR188 and Beck's Knob Road.
Deputy Collins had served with the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office for six years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Collins gave the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lancaster community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Collins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Ethan is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
Ethan is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ethan 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 2006, 4 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 2006, 68 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2006, 80 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 57th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Ethan was 29. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. Ethan had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ethan was 29. 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. Ethan had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ethan was 29. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Ethan had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 8.8% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Wednesdays: 11.3%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Fairfield County Sheriff's Office.
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
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Ethan among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 62-W
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