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Police Officer Jarod Dean was struck and killed by a box truck while clearing debris from a previous accident on State Route 8, between Hines Hills and Boston Mills Roads, at approximately 5:30 am.
The subject who struck him was convicted of wanton disregard of another's safety and was fined $410.
Officer Dean had served with the Boston Heights Police Department for six months and had served in law enforcement for 2-1/2 years. He is survived by his parents, brother, and sisters. His brother also serves with the agency.
Officer Dean had served with the Boston Heights Police Department for six months and had served in law enforcement for 2-1/2 years. He is survived by his parents, brother, and sisters. His brother also serves with the agency.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents, brother, and sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Dean gave the Boston Heights Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hudson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Dean.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Jarod is the only officer of Boston Heights Police Department remembered here.
Jarod is one of 319 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 993 remembered there.
Jarod is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jarod 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 2009, 1 officer in OH was lost to accidents, the 76th heaviest of 125 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 2009, 57 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 81st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2009, 66 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 81st heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jarod was 24. Of the 310 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. Jarod had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jarod 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. Jarod had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jarod was 24. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jarod had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 8.8% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.2%. Mondays: 16.6%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Mondays: 13.4%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 13.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Boston Heights Police Department.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 993 deaths in OH, 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.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-W
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