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Investigator Jeff Bryant was killed in an automobile crash on Alabama 35, three miles north of Gaylesville, at approximately 3:00 pm.
He had gone to a neighboring county to meet with another officer and was returning to Centre when the crash occurred. Another driver had lost control of her vehicle and crossed the center line after over correcting. Her vehicle struck Investigator Bryan's patrol car head-on. Investigator Bryant, the other driver, and a 2-year-old child in the other car were killed. A second child was flown to a hospital in serious condition.
Investigator Bryant had served with the Centre Police Department for 24 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife wife and two sons.
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24 years. You could have gone home.
Investigator Bryant gave the Centre Police Department 24 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Centre community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Investigator Bryant.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Jeffrey is the only officer of Centre Police Department remembered here.
Jeffrey is one of 182 officers lost to accidents in AL, 28.3% of the 643 remembered there.
Jeffrey is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jeffrey is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2013, 3 officers in AL were lost to accidents, the 14th heaviest of 85 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 6.
In 2013, 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 2013, 64 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 85th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jeffrey was 51. Of the 160 lost to accidents in AL whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 47.3; the middle age was 36.5. Jeffrey had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Jeffrey was 51. 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. Jeffrey had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeffrey was 51. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jeffrey had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 8.2% of these deaths in AL; July holds the most, 13.2%. Fridays: 14.8%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 15.1%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Centre Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 28.3% of all 643 deaths in AL, 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-E
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