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Officer Chad Elkins was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle while he was escorting a funeral procession.
The vehicle which struck Officer Elkins had been stopped at a stop sign. This driver's view was impaired by other vehicles. However, the driver proceeded into the intersection when a third driver signaled that it was clear. A collision with Officer Elkins resulted. The driver of the third vehicle fled the scene. The driver who struck Officer Elkins was charged with failure to yield.
Officer Elkins had been employed with the New Iberia Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer II Elkins gave the New Iberia Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the New Iberia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer II Elkins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
New Iberia Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Chad is one of 180 officers lost to accidents in LA, 30.3% of the 595 remembered there.
Chad is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Chad 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 2000, 5 officers in LA were lost to accidents, the 2nd heaviest of 94 years on record. The heaviest was 1999, with 8.
In 2000, 85 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 19th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2000, 91 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 36th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Chad was 25. Of the 148 lost to accidents in LA whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Chad had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Chad was 25. 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. Chad had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Chad was 25. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Chad had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 6.7% of these deaths in LA; April holds the most, 11.1%. Wednesdays: 16.7%.
October holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
October holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at New Iberia Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 30.3% of all 595 deaths in LA, 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
New Iberia Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Chad among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-W
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