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Deputy Sheriff Jason Saunders was killed in an automobile crash on Johnson Mountain Road, near Leesville Road in Bedford County, while assisting other deputies to pursue a suspected drunk driver.
His patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree. He was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the vehicle that was being pursued was arrested and charged with felony eluding and second-degree murder. In 2008 the man plead guilty and was sentenced to seven years in prison.
Deputy Saunders had served with the Campbell County Sheriff's Office for three years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Saunders gave the Campbell County Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rustburg community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Saunders.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Jason is the only officer of Campbell County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Jason is one of 203 officers lost to accidents in VA, 31.1% of the 653 remembered there.
Jason is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jason is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2007, 3 officers in VA were lost to accidents, the 12th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 1870, with 10.
In 2007, 94 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 11th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2007, 103 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 17th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jason was 24. Of the 192 lost to accidents in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jason had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jason was 24. 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. Jason had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jason was 24. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jason had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 12.8%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Campbell County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 31.1% of all 653 deaths in VA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.4% 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 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was automobile, in 5.6% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-W
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