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Deputy Sheriff Zach Larnerd died as the result of injuries sustained in a vehicle crash on January 3rd, 2015.
He was responding to a domestic violence call when his patrol car left the roadway and went down a 17-foot embankment as he attempted to negotiate a curve on York Highway. The vehicle struck a tree, collapsing its into the driver's seat and trapping him inside. Rescue crews were able to extricate him after two hours and transport him to a local hospital.
Deputy Larnerd was eventually able to return to light duty but his health continued to suffer. He passed away on June 15th, 2016, from complications of the original injuries.
Deputy Larnerd was a part-time officer with the Gainesboro Police Department and also served as a full time deputy with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department. He had previously served with the Alleghany County, Virginia, Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He is survived by his father, who serves as the Gainesboro Police Department's police chief.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Larnerd gave the Jackson County Sheriff's Office 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gainesboro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Larnerd.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Zachary is the only officer of Jackson County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Zachary is one of 191 officers lost to accidents in TN, 24.8% of the 769 remembered there.
Zachary is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Zachary 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 2016, 2 officers in TN were lost to accidents, the 25th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 2000, with 6.
In 2016, 52 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 90th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2016, 52 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 101st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Zachary was 26. Of the 183 lost to accidents in TN whose age is recorded, half were between 30.5 and 49; the middle age was 38. Zachary had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Zachary was 26. 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. Zachary had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Zachary was 26. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Zachary had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 5.8% of these deaths in TN; September holds the most, 11.5%. Wednesdays: 13.6%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
Accident deaths account for 24.8% of all 769 deaths in TN, 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
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