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Reserve Deputy John Sandlin was killed in an automobile crash during a vehicle pursuit on Cordelia Road, near Hale Ranch Road, at 9:40 p.m.
While going around a curve in the road, the patrol car's right tires went off of the roadway and struck a rock on the shoulder, causing the patrol car to overturn. Reserve Deputy Sandlin was ejected from the vehicle and killed. His partner was treated for minor injuries and released from the hospital.
Reserve Deputy Sandlin had served with the Solano County Sheriff's Department for over 20 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and seven grandchildren.
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20 years. You could have gone home.
Reserve Deputy Sandlin gave the Solano County Sheriff's Department 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Fairfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Reserve Deputy Sandlin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Solano County Sheriff's Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
John is one of 720 officers lost to accidents in CA, 39.2% of the 1,839 remembered there.
John is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John 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, 7 officers in CA were lost to accidents, the 33rd heaviest of 128 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 14.
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
John was 66. Of the 690 lost to accidents in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 42.8; the middle age was 35. John had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
John was 66. 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. John had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 66. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. John had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 7.2% of these deaths in CA; August holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 13.9%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Fridays: 15.1%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Fridays: 15%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Solano County Sheriff's Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 39.2% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 7.6% 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, in 6.9% 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, in 5.6% of these deaths.
His people
Solano County Sheriff's Department has 3 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-W
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