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Police Officer Darrin McMichael was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Interstate 20 near St. Augustine Drive at 6:10 a.m.
While driving his department motorcycle to work, Officer McMichael struck the back of an SUV when traffic suddenly stopped in front of him. The collision caused him to fall off his motorcycle. Before he could get up, another vehicle ran over him and drove away.
Officer McMichael was transported to Baylor Medical Center where he died from his injuries.
The driver, who was a convicted felon, was issued a warrant in 2024 while in a Mississippi jail for parole violations.
Officer McMichael had served with the Arlington Police Department for 24 years, assigned to the Motorcycle Unit for 13 years. His wife also serves with the agency.
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24 years. You could have gone home.
Police Officer McMichael gave the Arlington Police Department 24 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Arlington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer McMichael.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Arlington Police Department has lost 9 officers; 4 of them lost to accidents.
Darrin is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Darrin is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Darrin 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 2023, 5 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 2023, 43 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 106th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2023, 46 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 110th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Darrin was 51. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Darrin had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Darrin 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. Darrin had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Darrin was 51. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Darrin had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9.7% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Thursdays: 11.3%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 44.4% of all 9 deaths at Arlington Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; motorcycle, in 25% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; motorcycle, in 0.2% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; motorcycle, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile; motorcycle, in 0.1% of these deaths.
His people
Arlington Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Darrin among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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