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Deputy Brian Haas was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a prowler call in Montura at 3:20 am.
During the response, he collided with a truck. He was attempting to pass a truck on State Route 25. The patrol car overturned several times from the impact. Deputy Haas was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.
Deputy Haas had served as a road deputy for five months and had served with the Hendry County Sheriff's Department for 2 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Haas gave the Hendry County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the LaBelle community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Haas.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Hendry County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Brian is one of 314 officers lost to accidents in FL, 31.2% of the 1,006 remembered there.
Brian is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Brian 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 2004, 7 officers in FL were lost to accidents, the 6th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 9.
In 2004, 72 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 43rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2004, 77 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 62nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Brian was 21. Of the 293 lost to accidents in FL whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 35. Brian had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Brian was 21. 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. Brian had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Brian was 21. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Brian had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 4.5% of these deaths in FL; February holds the most, 10.5%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Hendry County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.2% of all 1,006 deaths in FL, 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
Hendry County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Brian among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 36-E
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