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Deputy Robert Harvey was killed in an automobile crash on CR 2500, at East 88th Street, while responding to a fight-in-progress call.
The driver of a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction attempted to make a left turn in front of Deputy Harvey's patrol car, and caused a head-on collision.
Deputy Harvey was trapped in his patrol car as it became engulfed in flames. The two occupants of the other vehicle were injured in the crash.
Deputy Harvey joined the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office on his birthday, October 7th, 2001. A member of the Texas Tactical Peace Officers Association, Deputy Harvey still made time to volunteer as a little league coach.
Deputy Harvey joined the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office on his birthday, October 7th, 2001. A member of the Texas Tactical Peace Officers Association, Deputy Harvey still made time to volunteer as a little league coach.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Harvey gave the Lubbock County Sheriff's Office 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lubbock community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Harvey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Lubbock County Sheriff's Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
D. is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
D. is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
D. 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 2009, 6 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 40th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 2009, 57 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 81st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2009, 66 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 81st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
D. was 29. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. D. had served 7.6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
D. 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. D. had served 7.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
D. 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. D. had served 7.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 8.1% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Sundays: 12.6%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 14%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Sundays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Lubbock County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, 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
Lubbock County Sheriff's Department has 4 officers remembered here, D. among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 3-E
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Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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