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Thomas K. Choi
Incident
Bridge and Tunnel Officer Thomas Choi succumbed to injuries sustained on October 20th, 2013, when he was struck by a vehicle on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
Officer Choi was reopening the lower level of the bridge at approximately 7:45 am when he was struck by a vehicle. He was transported to a local hospital where he slipped into a coma due to severe head injuries. Officer Choi remained in a coma until succumbing to his injuries one year later.
Officer Choi had served with the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Police for 11 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, three children, mother, and four siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Bridge and Tunnel Officer Choi gave the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Police 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Randall's Island community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Bridge and Tunnel Officer Choi.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Thomas is the only officer of Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Police remembered here.
Thomas is one of 641 officers lost to accidents in NY, 30.1% of the 2,132 remembered there.
Thomas is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Thomas 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 2014, 3 officers in NY were lost to accidents, the 62nd heaviest of 137 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 24.
In 2014, 48 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 99th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2014, 51 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 103rd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Thomas was 62. Of the 575 lost to accidents in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 37. Thomas had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Thomas was 62. 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. Thomas had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Thomas was 62. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Thomas had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 8.6% of these deaths in NY; October holds the most, 10.3%. Mondays: 13.4%.
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 1 deaths at Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority Police.
Accident deaths account for 30.1% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, 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.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-W
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