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Constable Steven Hutchinson was struck and killed by a vehicle while attempting to apprehend a juvenile subject at 11:48 pm.
The constable had stopped his patrol opposing traffic on Highway 54. He was on foot attempting to capture the juvenile when both were struck by an oncoming vehicle. The driver of the car was unable to distinguish which lane the patrol vehicle was in because of the bright lights. Constable Hutchinson suffered fatal injuries, and the juvenile suffered severe injuries.
Constable Hutchinson had served with the Grayson County Sheriff's Office for 2 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his son and three daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Hutchinson gave the Grayson County Constable's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Leitchfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Hutchinson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Steven is the only officer of Grayson County Constable's Office remembered here.
Steven is one of 161 officers lost to accidents in KY, 16.4% of the 984 remembered there.
Steven is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Steven 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 2004, 1 officer in KY was lost to accidents, the 44th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1937, with 7.
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
Steven was 39. Of the 150 lost to accidents in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 49.8; the middle age was 39. Steven had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Steven was 39. 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. Steven had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Steven was 39. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Steven had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 4.3% of these deaths in KY; April holds the most, 13.7%. Thursdays: 14.3%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Thursdays: 14%.
June holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Grayson County Constable's Office.
Accident deaths account for 16.4% of all 984 deaths in KY, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 55-W
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