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Deputy Sheriff Ryan Tvelia was killed in a motorcycle crash on I-95, in Walpole, while en route to Quincy to assist with the funeral detail for the mother of a fellow deputy.
His department-issued motorcycle collided with a vehicle near Exit 11 at approximately 7:40 am. He was then struck by a second vehicle, suffering more severe injuries. He was transported to Norwood Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Deputy Tvelia had served with the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office for 11 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Tvelia gave the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Dedham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Tvelia.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Ryan is the only officer of Norfolk County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Ryan is one of 158 officers lost to accidents in MA, 33.7% of the 469 remembered there.
Ryan is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ryan 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 2012, 2 officers in MA were lost to accidents, the 15th heaviest of 86 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 2012, 51 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 94th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2012, 56 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 95th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Ryan was 42. Of the 154 lost to accidents in MA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 39. Ryan had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Ryan was 42. 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. Ryan had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ryan was 42. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Ryan had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 8.2% of these deaths in MA; August holds the most, 12.7%. Tuesdays: 12%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Norfolk County Sheriff's Office.
Accident deaths account for 33.7% of all 469 deaths in MA, 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 58-E
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